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1953 Map of Snohomish

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Snohomish
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Snohomish River and Pilchuck River dominate this mid-century landscape, converging near the established town of Snohomish. The map reveals a complex water system including Blackmans Lake and Lake Stevens, alongside industrial infrastructure like the Panther Creek Chlorination Sta and multiple pipe lines. Low-lying wetlands such as Hanson Slough and Batt Slough contrast with the rising elevations of Fobes Hill and Lord Hill.

Railroad activity is prominent throughout the valley, with tracks of the Pacific Northern Railroad and the Northern Pacific connecting small settlements like Machias, South Snohomish, and Roosevelt. Local social infrastructure is well-documented, from the Fobes Sanatorium and Mt Carmel Cemetery to the Lakeview Chapel and several community schools. The presence of the Snohomish Airfield and the sprawling Pleasant View Ranch illustrates the mix of aviation, agriculture, and suburban transition occurring in the early 1950s.