1950 Map of Redmond

About this map

Redmond serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of several vital watercourses including the Sammamish River and Bear Creek. The map documents a landscape transitioning from rural agricultural tracts toward more defined suburban settlements, with small communities like Avondale and Hollywood scattered throughout the valley. The dominance of water-shaped geography is evident in the expanse of Sammamish Lake to the south and the winding Snoqualmie River in the northeast, while the presence of the Northern Pacific line and several stretches of Old Railroad Grade indicate the area's logistical history. Above the river valleys, Union Hill rises as a prominent topographical feature, crisscrossed by early thoroughfares such as Union Hill Road and Novelty Road. This period of development is further marked by recreational and industrial footprints, ranging from a local Golf Course and Sportsman Park to the utility infrastructure of the Power Sta.