Facing Plates Page I. Picture-map of Camp Lewis 1II. A relief map of Washington showing the major topographical features 8III. The Olympic Mountains as seen from Puget Sound 18 IV. Scene in the Cascade Mountain Range 26 V. Mount Rainier from Paradise Park 36 VI. Sunset View across Puget Sound 44 VII. View of the Pacific Highway and the level topography northeast of Camp Lewis 54 VIII. American Lake 64 IX. View of the edge of the Fir Forest of the Gravel Plain near Camp Lewis 72 X. A virgin forest in Western Washington 80 XI. Ship construction in one of the Puget Sound Shipyards 90 XII. View of the Columbia River Gorge, from Mitchell Point 98 FiGUKES Page 1. Map showing the geographical position of Camp Lewis 10 2. Vicinity map showing the relation of Camp Lewis to the nearby cities 13 3. Rainfall map, showing the monthly precipitation, in inches, in different parts of the state 41 4. Comparative map of the northwestern states and of France and Belgium, showing their positions by latitude 48 5. Sketch map showing the extent of the glaciation of the Puget Sound Region 53 6.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the geography, climate, and history of Camp Lewis, Washington. It places the camp within the broader context of the region's topography, including the Olympic Mountains, Cascade Mountain Range, and Puget Sound Basin. The author explores the area's unique climate, shaped by the Pacific Ocean and prevailing winds, providing insights into its mild temperatures, abundant rainfall, and limited snowfall. Additionally, the book examines the human history of the region, including its early exploration and settlement, and discusses the significance of the camp's location within this historical landscape. Through a combination of scientific analysis and historical research, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of Camp Lewis and its surrounding environment, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region's natural and cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330661222_0
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