1953 Map of Snoqualmie

About this map

The Snoqualmie River carves a dramatic path through this 1953 landscape, defined by the industrial and natural intersection at the Snoqualmie Falls Powerhouse. The town of Snoqualmie serves as a central hub for the region's timber and rail economy, evidenced by the expansive Lumber Mill and the presence of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. The landscape is a complex network of active and former transport routes, including an Old Railroad Grade winding through the timber-laden slopes near Tokul. Local social and civic life is anchored by landmarks like the Mt Si High Sch and a Covered Bridge spanning the river's South Fork. To the south, the massive bulk of Rattlesnake Mountain looms over the valley, while the confluence of the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork rivers highlights the area's significance as a hydrological crossroads.