1904 Map of Chiwaukum
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1904 Map of Chiwaukum

USGS Topo · Published 1904

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The Great Northern R. R. carves through the central terrain of this 1904 survey, tracing the narrow corridor of Nason Creek and the Wenatchee River. This early century landscape is defined by the expanse of the Washington Forest Reserve and the imposing Entiat Mountains to the east. At the confluence of major waterways, the settlement of Leavenworth serves as a pivotal rail point, while smaller stops like Merritt and Chiwaukum mark the progress of the line as it heads toward the high passes. High-elevation features like Wenatchee Lake and Fish Lake sit below Dirtyface Peak, illustrating a wilderness at the dawn of federal forest management. The intricate network of drainages, including Icicle Creek and Chiwaukum Creek, highlights the complex topography that dictated early transportation routes and mountain settlement patterns before modern development reshaped the Chelan County interior.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1904
Date Published1904
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.56 x 19.92 inches

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