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1952 Map of Sumas

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Sumas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Sumas sits at the international border of Washington and British Columbia, serving as a critical rail and road gateway in the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by the broad valley of the Nooksack River and Sumas River, bounded to the east by the rising slopes of Sumas Mountain. A complex network of historic rail lines, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Northern Pacific, crisscrosses the lowlands, connecting agricultural hubs like Everson and Nooksack.

Local landmarks such as the Nooksack Valley High Sch and several unnamed cemeteries provide points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in the rural communities of Clearbrook and Hampton. The area’s geography is further shaped by drainage features like Johnson Creek and Swift Creek, while specialized industry is noted at the local Gravel Pit. The map captures a moment when rural road names like Halverstick Road and Telegraph Road linked these established farmsteads to the larger regional economy.