1953 Map of Snoqualmie

About this map

Snoqualmie Falls serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape, where the Snoqualmie River drops dramatically near a large Lumber Mill and dedicated Powerhouse. The map reveals an industrial and transit corridor transitioning into the foothills, evidenced by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line and several sections of Old Railroad Grade winding through the timber. Small settlements like Spring Glen and Tokul appear alongside essential community infrastructure such as the Mt Si High Sch and the Mt Si Golf Course. The survey also documents the hydraulic complexity of the valley floor, featuring various water bodies like Lake Marie and the meandering Meadowbrook Slough. Traces of local extraction are visible at the Quarry near Ellisville and a Gravel Pit south of the main town site, illustrating the resource-driven economy of the early 1950s.