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1997 Map of Orting

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Orting
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Puyallup Valley serves as the dominant geographical feature of this Pierce County survey, where the confluence of the Carbon River and Puyallup River shapes the local landscape. The settlement of Orting is detailed with its organized street grid, Athletic Field, and the sprawling grounds of the State Soldiers Home. This map records a landscape transitioning from its heavy industrial roots toward a more residential and recreational character, evidenced by the presence of a Golf Course alongside remnants of the region's extractive past.

Transportation history is etched into the terrain via the Old RR Grade and the extensive Road on Levee systems that flank the winding riverbanks. Industrial sites such as the Coke Ovens near Crocker and several scattered Gravel Pits highlight the area's resource-based economy. For those researching local institutions, the sheet identifies the Crocker Grange Hall, the Puyallup River Fish Hatchery, and the Orting Cem.