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1953 Map of Snohomish

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Snohomish
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Snohomish sits at the confluence of the Pilchuck River and the winding Snohomish River, serving as a busy junction for the Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and C M St P & P railroads. In the early 1950s, the surrounding valley was characterized by a mix of agriculture and industry, with a prominent Substation and the Snohomish Airfield located just south of the town center. The landscape transitions from the river flats near Hanson Slough to the higher elevations of Forbes Hill and Lord Hill, where rural settlements like Machias and Roosevelt began to grow.

Local landmarks of the era include the Fobes Sanatorium west of the river and the Panther Creek Chlorination Sta to the east. Educational and religious life is well-documented through sites like Hillcrest School, Lakeview Chapel, and Mt Carmel Cemetery. The map also captures the hydraulic complexity of the region, featuring an extensive Levee system and several named sloughs and lakes, including Lake Stevens and Blackmans Lake.