Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Milwaukee Tunnels #46 and #47 near Thorp, WA

#46: (Satellite)
#47: (Satellite)

The railroad on the other side of the river was the Northern Pacific.

While looking for these tunnels, I discovered a preserved hydro-powered grist mill.

I found where to look on this map in DirtyFreeHub. Tunnel #46 is at the bottom to the right of the center. Tunnel #47 is near the center. I included more of the map to the northwest because of the water supply canal that I should research if I can ever find the time.
1958/60 Cle Elum and Thorp Quads @ 62,500

Tunnel #46


Sean Rotinski posted two photos with the comment:
Tunnel 46 
Sadly the CM&PS mark is completely gone from the East Portal, while the 46 remains intact. 
Interior is in good shape 
The CM&PS is still mostly Legible on the West Portal. 
I was told by a local that there is a new rattlesnake den on top of one these tunnels so watch yourselves if you go there. We got lucky but we were with a whole convoy of vehicles rolling through as part of the sign installation project. 
Near Taneum siding
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Tunnel #47


Sean Rotinski posted two photos with the comment:
Tunnel 47 on our recent sign installation trip. Still in good shape sadly you can Barely make out the CM&PS marking on the East portal face 
The 47 is well marked still fortunately
Not bad after 116 years though.
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West Portal

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East Portal

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