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1949 Map of Renton

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Renton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Renton serves as a major hub for industry and transport in the late 1940s, anchored by the Renton Airport and the complex confluence of the Black River and Cedar River. This era shows a landscape transitioning between its industrial roots and growing residential suburbanization. Significant rail networks including the Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Great Northern cross the valley near Tukwila, illustrating the region's importance as a freight corridor.

Genealogists can find localized landmarks like St Anthonys Sch and Mt Olive Cem, while sports history is represented by the Longacres Race Track and multiple golf courses. Infrastructure of the time is clearly marked, from the Underground Aqueduct snaking toward Lake Youngs to an abandoned Tank Testing Area and a Coal Mine near Petrovitsky Road, reflecting the diverse land use of mid-century King County.