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1944 Map of Tenino

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Tenino
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Deschutes River and Skookumchuck River define the industrial and agricultural corridors of central Washington during the early 1940s. Heavy extraction is a dominant feature, visible in the cluster of mining operations south of Bucoda including the Tono Mine No 1, Black Prince Mine, and Monarch Mines. The map documents a complex rail infrastructure, with the Union Pacific, Great Northern, and Northern Pacific railroads converging near settlements like Tenino.

Commemoration and recreation are anchored by Millersylvania State Park and the Oregon Trail Monument, which mark the historical significance of the local prairies. The landscape is dotted with several rural schools such as Cattail Sch, Gibson Sch, and Stony Pt Sch, providing a detailed look at the dispersed community structure before post-war consolidation. Aviation and defense elements are also present, noted by an Airport near East Olympia and the Universal Powder Works.