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The Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River, approximately 41 miles (66 km) long,originates from Chains Lakes, 47°33'30"N 121°14'15"W and flows south to Williams Lake, then in an easterly direction until it meets with the North Fork near North Bend. It receives the waters of the Taylor River and the Pratt River in short order about halfway between its source and its mouth. It has one major waterfall along its course. The Middle Fork Valley is a popular recreational area since it is accessible during the winter due to its low altitude and close proximity to Seattle. The Middle Fork Road (currently 18 miles long but gated due to flood damage at 12.5 miles) is on the 1920s and 30's era railroad grade of the North Bend Timber Company. The Middle Fork Valley was heavily logged starting in 1923 and continued up through the 1970s. The obvious railroad grades, pilings, and related debris are from the North Bend Timber Company's company's activity from 1923 to 1941. |
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IM.00002 - Snoqualmie Valley History Magazine, 2009 edition. Articles: Families on Horse Back. North Bend in 1909. Then and Now. Goldstar Servicemen. Huck Finns. The Middle Fork Valley Inspires Two Dreams. Poetry Corner. C Beadon Hall: Independent Banker.
Magazine
Record Type: Library
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PO.039.0538 - Looking east up Middle Fork of Snoqualmie from Nordrum Lookout. March 1943.
Print, Photographic
Record Type: Photo
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PO.079.0008 - Mount Si and Reinig Road, snow scene and Middle Fork of Snoqualmie River. Deep snow cleared off road. Mount Si in background. Middle Fork beside road. On right South Fork comes into Middle Fork.
Print, Photographic
Record Type: Photo
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PO.086.0003 - Giant cedar up Middle Fork River of the Snoqualmie. 200 ft high, 58 ft circumference. Four miles out of North Bend Section 8, Township 23, Range 9E. Circumference 100 ft at ground. Largest Cedar Tree in Washington. Blew down about 1935.
Print, Photographic
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PO.097.0022 - William Taylor's hunting cabin on the Middle Fork located about four miles this side of the Goldmeyer Hot Springs. Cabin across the river from Gardiner Mt.
Print, Photographic
Record Type: Photo
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PO.131.0013 - Middle Fork of Snoqualmie River, Wash. The picture is of the water of the river, and the trees along the bank. The water is flowing over rocks, and shows the white water of a swift river. Rocks are on the shore at the right.
Postcard, Picture
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