1949 Map of Ohop Valley

About this map

The Nisqually River carves a deep path through this southern Pierce County landscape, serving as a natural boundary between several timber-rich townships. In this post-war period, Eatonville serves as the regional hub, situated at the confluence of the Mashel River and Ohop Creek. The presence of the Chic Mil St P & Pac RR and the Mountain Highway illustrates a mid-century infrastructure reliant on both heavy rail and emerging automotive routes. Education is decentralized across rural districts, evidenced by the Lacamas School, Weyerhaeuser School, and Edgerton School. Further south, the landscape is defined by the industrial and academic footprint of the Pack Demonstration Forest and the La Grande Dam, marking the era's focus on sustainable forestry and hydroelectric development. Smaller hamlets like Clay City and Johnsons Corner dot the northern reaches, while the Fort Lewis Military Reservation occupies the northwest corner.