2011 Map of Tenalquot Prairie

About this map

Rainier anchors the southern portion of this landscape, situated at the edge of the Tenalquot Prairie. The area is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Lake Saint Clair to the north and a cluster of smaller bodies like Fiander Lake, McEnniery Lake, and the Cat Lakes. To the northeast, the map shows the boundary of Fort Lewis where the Nisqually River flows near the Oxbow Lake Dam. The road network reflects recent growth and military history, featuring routes such as Military Rd and the uniquely named 205th AAA Battalion Rd SE, which likely relates to historical anti-aircraft artillery deployments. The terrain transitions from the prairie floor to more wooded reaches along Eaton Creek and the Deschutes River, with rural outposts like Burnham Ranch providing landmarks in the eastern fields.