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1953 Map of Rochester

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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.

Local history is preserved through markers such as the Historical Marker Fort Henness Site and specialized institutions like the State Sch for Girls near Grand Mound. Genealogical details are visible in the locations of the Finnish Cem and Grand Mound Cem, while the Chehalis Indian Reservation occupies a significant portion of the river valley. Small communities and gathering places like Bordeaux, Michigan Hill, and the Lincoln Creek Grange reflect the rural character of the area during this era.