1952 Map of Sumas

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The Canada United States border defines the northern edge of this agricultural landscape, where the international boundary cuts directly through Judson Lake and the northern outskirts of Sumas. In the mid-20th century, the region's economy was anchored by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and a network of gravel extraction sites. The twin settlements of Everson and Nooksack sit near the wide bend of the Nooksack River, which is flanked by a protective levee system. To the east, the rising slopes of Sumas Mountain contrast with the flat valley floor, where smaller communities like Clearbrook and Hampton are connected by a grid of named rural routes, including Halverstick Road and Telegraph Road. The presence of several cemeteries and the Nooksack Valley High Sch highlights the established community infrastructure during this era of post-war development.