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1968 Map of Chelan

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Chelan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Chelan sits at the precipice of the massive Lake Chelan basin, serving as a hub where the lake narrows toward its southeastern outlet. By the late 1960s, this area showed a complex mix of recreation and industry, featuring a Seaplane Base Park and the Lake Chelan Golf and Country Club alongside numerous Gravel Pits and a Sewage Disposal plant. The town of Lakeside is visible just west of the main settlement, while the steep slopes of Chelan Butte dominate the central landscape.

Transportation and infrastructure are prominent, with the Burlington Northern railroad tracing the banks of the Columbia River and Lake Entiat to the south. Local genealogists can locate the Chelan Fraternal Cem and follow old valley roads like Winesap Ave and Stayman Road. The map also captures smaller riverfront landings such as Stayman and Dover Flat, illustrating the transition from the high-altitude lake recreation area to the industrialized river corridor below.