1912 Map of Beverly

About this map

The Columbia River carves a deep path through Central Washington, defining the boundary between Kittitas and Grant counties. This 1912 survey illustrates the early industrial footprint of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound RR as it spans the river near Beverly, following the course of Crab Creek eastward. The landscape is dominated by the massive east-west ridges of the Frenchman Hills and the Saddle Mountains, providing a detailed look at the region's topography before extensive modern irrigation and dam projects. Local life is anchored at Pleasant Hill School and Mountain View School, while small rail settlements like Jericho and Cohassett dot the lines of travel. The presence of Priest Rapids to the south and the high vantage point of Sentinel Mtn emphasize the natural obstacles that early surveyors and engineers navigated while establishing these transportation corridors.