Old Maps of Chelan, Washington for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Chelan with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Chelan has changed over the decades.


Chelan, WA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1959 Map of Ritzville
    1959 Map of Ritzville
    1959 Ritzville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington in the late fifties reveals a landscape transformed by massive irrigation projects and postwar growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-line communities from Ritzville to Davenport and locate landmarks like Larson Air Force Base and Telford Station.

  5. 1965 Map of Ritzville
    1965 Map of Ritzville
    1965 Ritzville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central Washington during the mid-sixties shows a landscape shaped by massive irrigation projects and the Cold War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town life and military presence through Ephrata Air Base, the Telford Station, and local schools.

  6. 1968 Map of Chelan, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Chelan, 1971 Print
    1968 Chelan
    1971 Print · USGS
    The town of Chelan and the southeastern tip of its namesake lake are documented here in the late sixties as the area transitioned into a regional recreation center. Researchers can find lakeside settlements like Lakeside and Minneapolis Beach, trace the Burlington Northern rail line, or locate the Chelan Fraternal Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1968 Map of Chelan Falls, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Chelan Falls, 1971 Print
    1968 Chelan Falls
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor south of Chelan shows a landscape of high plateaus and riverfront industry in the late sixties. Trace the old rail lines through Chelan Station or locate family sites at Riverview Cem and the settlement of Beebe.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1975 Map of Chelan, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Chelan, 1977 Print
    1975 Chelan
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades meet the Columbia River in the mid-seventies, showing the deep glacial valleys and high plateaus of central Washington. Trace the legacy of mountain railroading through Tumwater Canyon and explore the lakeshore communities of Manson and Lakeside.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2004 Map of Chelan Falls, 2008 Print
    2004 Map of Chelan Falls, 2008 Print
    2004 Chelan Falls
    2008 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River valley underwent significant development by the early 2000s, balancing industrial infrastructure with protected wilderness. Researchers can trace the layout of Chelan Falls, locate the Riverview Cem, or identify landmarks like the Chelan State Fish Hatchery.

  10. 2004 Map of Chelan, 2008 Print
    2004 Map of Chelan, 2008 Print
    2004 Chelan
    2008 Print · USGS
    Chelan and the southern tip of its namesake lake are shown in the early 2000s, captured before the intensification of modern development. Researchers can trace the waterfront through Lakeside, locate the Chelan Fraternal Cem, and explore the terrain of Chelan Butte.

  11. 2023 Map of Chelan Falls, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Chelan Falls, 2023 Print
    2023 Chelan Falls
    2023 Print · USGS
    Chelan and Douglas counties are shown at the Columbia River's edge in this modern survey. You can trace the development of Chelan Falls and Beebe, or locate local landmarks like Mount Olivet Cem and Lake Entiat.

  12. 2023 Map of Chelan, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Chelan, 2023 Print
    2023 Chelan
    2023 Print · USGS
    Chelan and its lakefront communities are captured in this modern survey of north-central Washington. Researchers can trace the water-bound economy via the Lake Chelan Ferry and locate local landmarks like the Chelan Fraternal Cem and Lakeside.

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