1956 Map of Oso

About this map

The North Fork Stillaguamish River corridor serves as the primary artery for settlement and transport in the mid-1950s, anchoring the small communities of Oso, Halterman, and Hazel. The Northern Pacific railroad follows the river's bend, while an Old Railroad Grade further north towards Day Lake suggests a landscape formerly dominated by heavy timber extraction. The map captures the divide between the Mt Baker National Forest and private holdings, showing a network of specialized access paths like the Deer Creek Truck Trail and Finney Creek Trail.