1953 Map of Rochester
USGS Topo · Published 1963About this map
The Chehalis River and its broad valley dominate the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, where river-driven agriculture meets the rising timberlands of the Capitol State Forest. The topography transitions sharply from the alluvial plains of Baker Prairie and Mima Prairie to the high peaks of the Black Hills, including Capitol Peak and Larch Mtn. This area serves as a critical junction for rail transport, with the Northern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads crisscrossing the lowlands to serve settlements like Rochester and Oakville. Genealogists will find significant detail in the southern portion of the map, which includes the Chehalis Indian Reservation, the State Sch for Girls, and several local landmarks such as the Lincoln Creek Grange and the Historical Marker Fort Henness Site near Grand Mound.
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