2014 Map of Brief

About this map

The settlement of Brief sits along the southern edge of the Wenatchee National Forest, where the Entiat River Rd follows the winding course of the Entiat River. This 2014 survey documents a landscape dominated by dramatic elevation changes within the Chelan Mountains, defined by prominent ridges like Fourmile Ridge and the Devils Backbone. The drainage network is particularly dense, with numerous tributaries such as Burns Cr, McCrea Cr, and Brennegan Cr feeding into the main river valley. Notable high-altitude water features include Bear Lake and the Lake Creek Basin, which contains both Upper Pawn Lake and Lower Pawn Lake. The map illustrates a region where primary access is limited to a few arterial routes like Shady Pass Rd, which climbs toward high-elevation landmarks such as Shady Pass and Jr Point.