1953 Map of North Bend

About this map

North Bend sits at the confluence of the South Fork Snoqualmie River and the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, serving as a central hub for the region's mid-century timber and rail operations. To the south, the industrial geography of the Snoqualmie Watershed is defined by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line, which winds through the mountains toward Cedar Falls. The landscape is a mix of active settlements and fading company towns, including the Hemlock (Site) and the riverside community of Barneston.