1949 Map of Olympia

About this map

Olympia and the southern reaches of Puget Sound are documented here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by deep inlets and maritime industry. The state capital serves as the hub for the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads, which converge near the waterfront and the neighboring town of Tumwater. The map provides a look at the region's complex shoreline, where Budd Inlet and Eld Inlet penetrate deep into the land, supporting early infrastructure like the Powder Wharf and numerous log boom areas.