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1904 Map of Chiwaukum

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Chiwaukum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

Great Northern R.R. tracks navigate the steep river corridors of Chelan County in this early century survey, providing the primary lifeline for mountain settlements. The railroad follows the narrow shelf of Nason Creek before descending through the formidable Tumwater Canyon toward Leavenworth. At this stage of development, small outposts like Merritt and Chiwaukum serve as essential stops along the transit line, nestled between the high peaks of the Wenatchee National Forest and the Entiat National Forest.

The landscape is defined by the massive drainage of Wenatchee Lake, which feeds the Wenatchee River as it winds southward. Notable landmarks such as Dirtyface Peak and Maverick Peak overlook a terrain carved by numerous tributaries including the Chiwawa River and White River. Evidence of early resource use and exploration appears at Soda Spring and Fish Lake, while deep canyons like Chumstick Canyon and Derby Canyon suggest the difficult path for early homesteading and travel beyond the established rail corridor.