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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 winds through this mid-century landscape, anchoring a community defined by its water routes and rail lines. The city of Snohomish is depicted in detail, showing its expansion and institutional cores like Central Sch and the High Sch. To the north, the recreational and residential draw of Lake Stevens is evident, while the Pilchuck River carves a valley toward the settlement of Machias.

Transport networks are a primary feature, including the Burlington Northern and the legacy tracks of the (C M ST P & P). Small rural pockets such as Bromart and Roosevelt appear alongside family-held lands like Pleasant View Ranch. The map also documents essential local landmarks from Mt Carmel Cemetery to the Harvey Airfield, providing a clear view of the area's transition as urban footprints began to press into the surrounding timber and agricultural valley.