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2023 Map of Spanaway

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Spanaway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Spanaway and the surrounding residential communities of southern Pierce County are dominated by the extensive footprint of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This contemporary survey illustrates the modern suburban landscape of Parkland and Elk Plain as it interfaces with large-scale military infrastructure, including McChord AFB and Fort Lewis. The drainage patterns of Spanaway Creek and Muck Creek define the low-lying terrain, with Spanaway Lake serving as a central recreational landmark.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the precise mapping of local landmarks like the Spanaway Cem and Fir Lane Memorial Park, alongside smaller settlements such as Brookdale, Loveland, and Rocky Ridge. The map details the transition from the developed corridor of Pacific Avenue to the open stretches of the Thirteenth Division Prairie, capturing the distinct spatial relationship between civilian neighborhoods and the sprawling military training grounds.