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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Chelan County, Washington

Explore 126 historic maps of Chelan County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Chelan County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Chelan County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Chelan County, WA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Glacier Peak
    1901 Map of Glacier Peak
    1901 Glacier Peak
    1901 Print · USGS
    The North Cascades wilderness is captured here at the end of the 19th century, during the early years of the Washington Forest Reserve. Local historians can trace the high-country outposts of Gilbert and Stehekin, as well as the original boundaries of the Horseshoe Basin and Cascade Pass.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Chelan
    1901 Map of Chelan
    1901 Chelan
    1901 Print · USGS
    North Central Washington is captured at the dawn of the twentieth century, showing the early development of the lake and river valleys. Researchers can trace the original Wapato Indian Reservation boundary and locate early townsites like Lakeside and Waterville.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of Methow
    1901 Map of Methow
    1901 Methow
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Methow Valley at the turn of the century was a frontier of early settlements and protected forest reserves. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Winthrop and Silver, or locate landmarks along Sawtooth Ridge and the shores of Lake Chelan.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1901 Map of Chiwaukum, 1956 Print
    1901 Map of Chiwaukum, 1956 Print
    1901 Chiwaukum
    1956 Print · USGS
    Chelan County is captured at the dawn of the twentieth century as the railroad began to transform the high Cascades. Researchers can trace the original Great Northern R.R. route through mountain hamlets like Merritt, Winton, and the Dardanelles P O.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1902 Map of Skykomish
    1902 Map of Skykomish
    1902 Skykomish
    1902 Print · USGS
    The central Cascades were defined by the rail corridor at the turn of the century as the high passes were first conquered. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain settlements like Monte Cristo, Mineral City, and Skykomish along the Great Northern Railway.
  16. 1902 Map of Mount Stuart, 1908 Print
    1902 Map of Mount Stuart, 1908 Print
    1902 Mount Stuart
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Kittitas Valley and Wenatchee Mountains are shown here during the height of the early twentieth-century rail and mining era. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape through the Roslyn Branch and mountain camps like Liberty and Blewett.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1902 Map of Stehekin, 1955 Print
    1902 Map of Stehekin, 1955 Print
    1902 Stehekin
    1955 Print · USGS
    Lake Chelan and the North Cascades are captured here at the dawn of the twentieth century, during a period of remote mountain development. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements at Stehekin, Lucerne, and Gilbert, along with the route of the Holden Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1904 Map of Stehekin
    1904 Map of Stehekin
    1904 Stehekin
    1904 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Chelan are captured here at the turn of the century, showing a wilderness being shaped by early mountain outposts and mining. Genealogists and researchers can trace remote sites like Gilbert and Holden, or the unique path of the Holden Railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1904 Map of Chiwaukum
    1904 Map of Chiwaukum
    1904 Chiwaukum
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Great Northern corridor and the eastern slopes of the Cascades appear here just after the turn of the century. Trace the rail line through Leavenworth and Merritt, or locate remote landmarks like Soda Spring and Wenatchee Lake.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1905 Map of Skykomish
    1905 Map of Skykomish
    1905 Skykomish
    1905 Print · USGS
    The central Cascades at the start of the century reveal a landscape of high-altitude mining and the engineering of the Great Northern railroad. Trace early mountain settlements like Monte Cristo, the rail siding at Tonga, and the original Cascade Tunnel.
    7 unique versions available
  31. 1912 Map of Malaga
    1912 Map of Malaga
    1912 Malaga
    1912 Print · USGS
    Central Washington's river-driven development is on display here just before the era of major hydroelectric projects. Genealogists and historians can trace an incredible density of early schools like Lower Stemilt School and settlements like Malaga and Vulcan.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1913 Map of Wenatchee, 1964 Print
    1913 Map of Wenatchee, 1964 Print
    1913 Wenatchee
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Wenatchee River valley and Columbia River shoreline thrived in the early 1910s as a burgeoning agricultural and rail hub. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Martins Ranch, the Great Northern Railway, and rural sites like Pitcher School.
  37. 1914 Map of Malaga
    1914 Map of Malaga
    1914 Malaga
    1914 Print · USGS
    Central Washington ranching and rail life are captured here just before World War I, centered on the Columbia River corridor. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads and landmarks like the Sheehan Ranch, Malaga, and Liberty School.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1915 Map of Wenatchee
    1915 Map of Wenatchee
    1915 Wenatchee
    1915 Print · USGS
    Wenatchee and the Columbia River valley are shown in the years before major dam construction, when the region's orchard economy was firmly established. Researchers can trace early railroad history along the Great Northern or locate rural landmarks like Mortins Ranch and Ferry School.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1920 Map of Colockum Pass
    1920 Map of Colockum Pass
    1920 Colockum Pass
    1920 Print · USGS
    Kittitas and Douglas counties are shown during a time of river ferries and mountain ranching. You can trace early schoolhouse locations like Whisky Dick School and follow the old Trinidad Ferry route across the Columbia River.
  46. 1920 Map of Slate Pass
    1920 Map of Slate Pass
    1920 Slate Pass
    1920 Print · USGS
    The North Cascades high country at the start of the 1920s reveals a wilderness of newly surveyed peaks and vital mountain passes. Trace early forest and mining routes through Slate Pass and Harts Pass or locate the remote Chancellor Power Plant.
  49. 1922 Map of Colockum Pass
    1922 Map of Colockum Pass
    1922 Colockum Pass
    1922 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington ranching and river commerce are captured here just after the Great War, showing a landscape of high mountain passes and vital Columbia River crossings. Genealogists can trace family homesteads like Sheridan Ranch and local rural landmarks including Whisky Dick School and the Trinidad Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1944 Map of Holden, 1955 Print
    1944 Map of Holden, 1955 Print
    1944 Holden
    1955 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades of the 1940s come into focus through this survey of the high alpine region between Chelan and Snohomish counties. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote mining at the Holden Mine and find the site of the old Trinity settlement.
    7 unique versions available
  55. 1944 Map of Lucerne, 1966 Print
    1944 Map of Lucerne, 1966 Print
    1944 Lucerne
    1966 Print · USGS
    Lake Chelan's western shore remained accessible only by water in the 1940s, anchoring a landscape of isolated mountain outposts and high-elevation forestry. You can trace the Steamer Route to Lucerne, find the Edit Mine, and locate the old Cottonwood Guard Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1949 Map of Lucerne
    1949 Map of Lucerne
    1949 Lucerne
    1949 Print · USGS
    Lake Chelan and the surrounding wilderness are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by mountain peaks and lake-bound transit. Map collectors can trace the Steamer Route to Chelan and find historical sites like Lucerne and the Edit Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1949 Map of Holden
    1949 Map of Holden
    1949 Holden
    1949 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Chelan County are documented here during the post-war era of active mountain mining and alpine exploration. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Holden Mine and Glacier Peak Mines alongside high-country camps like McKenzie Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1950 Map of Glacier Peak, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Glacier Peak, 1954 Print
    1950 Glacier Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high cascades of Snohomish and Chelan counties are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, centered on the ice-clad summit of Glacier Peak. Trace the paths of early mountaineers and rangers through Lyman Camp, Mackinaw Shelter, and along the Pacific Crest Trail.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Ritzville, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Ritzville, 1966 Print
    1953 Ritzville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington was undergoing a massive agricultural and industrial transformation in the mid-fifties as irrigation from the Grand Coulee Dam reached the plateau. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Great Northern and locate vital local sites like Larson Air Force Base and Odessa.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1955 Map of Concrete, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Concrete, 1967 Print
    1955 Concrete
    1967 Print · USGS
    The North Cascades in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of deep glacier-fed lakes and riverside timber towns. You can trace the Great Northern rail lines through Granite Falls or locate remote outposts like Stehekin and Marblemount along the Skagit and Chelan waters.
  73. 1957 Map of Wenatchee, 1973 Print
    1957 Map of Wenatchee, 1973 Print
    1957 Wenatchee
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades and Columbia River valley appear here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's critical rail and transit corridors. Researchers can trace the routes of the Great Northern RR and Milwaukee Road through settlements like Skykomish, Baring, and Dryden.
    2 unique versions available
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