2011 Map of Chiliwist Valley

About this map

Olema sits at the heart of this Okanogan County landscape, where the agricultural life of the Chiliwist Valley meets the rising slopes of the Okanogan National Forest. This 2011 map reveals a rural network defined by family holdings and water management, notably at the Kercheval Ranch and Stout Ranch. The geography is centered on the drainage of Chiliwist Creek and its tributaries like Sullivan Creek, which are essential to the valley's character. High points such as Woody Mountain and Cook Mountain frame the northern reaches, while the Stout Reservoir Dam and Stout Reservoir represent significant water infrastructure for the local area. The map documents the persistent ranching identity of the region, anchored by the tiny settlement of Olema and a sparse but critical grid of mountain roads.