1953 Map of Rochester

About this map

The Black Hills dominate the northern terrain of this mid-century survey, rising to summits at Capitol Peak and Larch Mtn. This upland landscape gives way to the unique glacial topography of Mima Prairie and the broad alluvial plains of the Chehalis River. The region's transport and social fabric are defined by a complex network of rail lines, including the Northern Pacific, the Union Pacific, and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, which converge near settlements like Rochester and Gate.