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2017 Map of Chesaw

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Chesaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Chesaw serves as the central hub for this high-elevation landscape in the northern Okanogan, situated just south of the Canadian border. The settlement is positioned at the confluence of several drainages, including Myers Cr and Mary Ann Cr, which cut through a terrain defined by significant peaks and ridges. The presence of Okanogan National Forest covers much of the eastern and southern portions of the quadrangle, including the heights of Buckhorn Mtn and Pontiac Ridge.

The road network reflects a history of homesteading and upland resource extraction, with names like Turner Homestead Rd, Stage Coach Loop Rd, and Harmony Hill Rd tracing the contours of the land. Water is a defining feature of the local geography, from the higher Walker Lake and Strawberry Lake in the north to the more secluded Ads Lake and Mary Ann Lake further south. Notable topographic features like Strawberry Mtn and Porphyry Peak overlook the narrow valleys, while Hungry Hollow provides a distinct break in the southern slopes.