1959 Map of Tenino SW

About this map

Industrial and agricultural landscapes converge at the border of Thurston and Lewis counties, where the Skookumchuck River winds through Waunch Prairie toward the northern limits of Centralia. The geography is defined by a series of distinct open lands, including Violet Prairie, Rock Prairie, and Mound Prairie, which contrast with the timbered hills to the south. This era shows a heavy reliance on rail transport, with the Pacific and St Paul Milwaukee Chicago Railroad and the Northern Pacific Railroad providing essential links for the region's extractive industries.