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1957 Map of South Bend

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of South Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

South Bend serves as a focal point along the winding Willapa River in this mid-century topographic survey, showing the town's layout near Raymond. The map details the maritime and industrial character of the region, where Mailboat Slough and The Narrows define the complex waterways of the inner harbor. Evidence of local governance and community life is visible through landmarks like the Courthouse, the Stadium, and the large Cemetery on the eastern edge of town.

Transportation and resource management are key features, with Willapa Harbor Airport situated on the flats and numerous Quarry sites dotting the surrounding hills. The landscape includes the State Wildlife Area to the north and various sloughs such as Fredrickson Slough and Johnson Slough that feed into Willapa Bay. The presence of the Old Mill Pond and Welsh Ranch indicates a history tied to both the timber and agricultural industries that shaped this coastal Washington community.