1961 Map of Puyallup

About this map

The Puyallup River corridor in the early 1960s reveals a landscape defined by its agricultural roots and expanding industrial footprint. This era captures Puyallup and Sumner as critical hubs, where the Northern Pacific and Great Northern rail lines converge near the Western Washington Experimental Station. The map highlights the area's educational and social infrastructure, featuring numerous local schools like Karshner Sch and Linden Lane Sch, alongside community spaces such as the Fairgrounds and Linden Country Club. To the north and west, the terrain transitions into a more rural and industrial mix, dotted with numerous Gravel Pits and the winding course of Wapato Creek. Notable historical landmarks, including the Fort Maloney Historical Marker, provide depth for researchers studying the mid-century development of Pierce County before the intense urbanization of the following decades.