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1990 Map of Tenalquot Prairie

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Tenalquot Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Fort Lewis (Rainier Training Area) Military Reservation occupies much of this landscape, its training grounds and impact zones contrasting with the rural homesteads and agricultural plots of the surrounding Tenalquot Prairie. The map illustrates a transitional period for the area around Yelm, where natural features like the Nisqually River and Deschutes River define the local hydrology alongside engineered works such as the Centralia Canal and various pipelines.

Genealogists and local researchers can trace early landholdings and small family-named landmarks like Burnham Ranch or the small Cem located near Fagen Lake. The terrain is dotted with small lakes, including Lake St Clair and McClure Lake, which are interconnected by creek systems such as Eaton Creek and Spurgeon Creek. Several rural roads, including Henslin Road and Vail Loop Road, provide a detailed view of the 20th-century transportation network in Thurston County.