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2013 Map of Tanwax Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Tanwax Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Graham and its surrounding rural communities in Pierce County define this landscape, where the foothills meet a complex network of glacial lakes and creeks. The 2013 survey illustrates a transition from the structured residential grids of South Creek and Johnsons Corner in the north to the more secluded, water-oriented settlements like Kapowsin and Clear Lake. This area is characterized by its numerous small basins, including Tanwax Lake, Ohop Lake, and the tucked-away Benbow Lakes.

Genealogical interest is found at the Rainier Cemetery, while the local economy and infrastructure are highlighted by Swanson Airport near Eatonville and the industrial footprint of Clay City. The map reveals a tapestry of local geography, from the Tanwax Greens Golf Course to the winding course of Tanwax Creek, which drains toward the southern edge of the quadrangle. The intersection of forestry, recreation, and small-town settlement is evident in the spatial relationship between places like Leber, Point Ohop, and Eatonville Junction.