1959 Map of Nisqually

About this map

Nisqually Flats and the sprawling tidal marshes of Nisqually Reach dominate this mid-century landscape where the Nisqually River meets Puget Sound. The map documents a complex intersection of military, tribal, and civil geography, notably featuring the Fort Lewis Military Reservation and the Indian Treaty Boundary. Small shoreline settlements like Luhr Beach and Beachcrest sit opposite the extensive military training grounds of the Argonne Forest, which is dotted with numerous named tactical landmarks such as 18th Infantry Bluff and Rumble Hill. Transportation corridors are well-defined, showing the Burlington Northern railroad and the Old Pacific Highway cutting through the terrain. Inland, the map captures a cluster of freshwater bodies including Lake St Clair and Nisqually Lake, alongside the specialized Forest Nursery and the McAllister Rod & Gun Club, reflecting the era's mix of conservation and recreation.