2020 Map of Nisqually

About this map

Nisqually Reach and the tidal flats of Puget Sound dominate the northern landscape of this Thurston and Pierce County border region. The Nisqually River winds through the center, separating the Nisqually Indian Community from the suburban expansion of Lacey and the historic grounds of Dupont. This area is defined by a dense concentration of named hills and bluffs, such as Hoffman Hill and Eighteenth Infantry Bluff, which overlook the complex hydrology of McAllister Springs and Medicine Cr Reservoir. The transition from the estuary environment to the uplands of the Ninety-first Division Prairie illustrates the unique positioning of this coastal corridor. Smaller residential developments like Beachcrest and Saint Clair sit tucked between numerous glacial lakes, including Lost Lake and the sprawling Lake Saint Clair at the southern edge.