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2023 Map of Puyallup

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Puyallup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Puyallup River carves a deep path through the Puyallup Valley, creating a landscape defined by its fertile floodplains and rising glacial plateaus. Modern infrastructure and residential development dominate the heights of South Hill and Summit, while the river corridor maintains its role as a transportation and industrial artery. The valley floor is marked by significant historical waypoints such as Meeker and Alderton, alongside prominent local landmarks including Pierce College at Puyallup.

Tracing the northern reaches, the map reveals the complex drainage of Wapato Creek and Hylebos Cr as they move toward the coast. Significant local history is preserved in the valley’s burial grounds, ranging from the Indian Cem to the sprawling Woodlawn Abbey Mausoleum and Columbarium. Large-scale water management is also evident in the south, where the McMillin Reservoir Number Two serves as a critical utility for the surrounding Puget Sound communities.