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1953 Map of Snohomish

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Snohomish
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Snohomish River and the Pilchuck River converge in this 1950s survey, anchoring the historic town of Snohomish. The map illustrates a landscape transitioning between its agricultural roots and mid-century growth, featuring prominent landmarks like the Harvey Airfield and the Burlington Northern railroad lines. The residential development of the era is marked by the purple tinting added during the 1970s photorevision, showing expansion near Blackmans Lake and Fobes Hill.

Rural life is evidenced by family-named locations and small communities such as Machias, Bromart, and the Pleasant View Ranch. For those researching local genealogy or land use, the map provides precise locations for institutions like Lakeview Chapel, Mt Carmel Cemetery, and Hillcrest Sch. The terrain is defined by low-lying sloughs along the river, including Hanson Slough and Batt Slough, contrasted by the elevations of Lord Hill and Fiddlers Bluff.