1904 Map of Chiwaukum

About this map

Leavenworth serves as the focal point for this 1904 survey, situated where the Wenatchee River emerges from the steep terrain of Tumwater Mtn. This era is defined by the critical expansion of the Great Northern R R, which follows the river valleys to connect the rail hub at Leavenworth with remote mountain outposts. The map documents the early infrastructure of the Wenatchee National Forest, featuring the tiny Dardanelles P O and the rail station at Nason Creek. High-elevation landmarks like Dirtyface Peak and the Chiwaukum Mountains loom over the Wenatchee Lake basin, while numerous mineral and survey benchmarks (B.M.) indicate the active geological and industrial assessment of the Cascades during the early 20th century. The intricate network of creeks, such as Big Meadow Creek and Wildhorse Creek, illustrates the complex drainage system feeding the Chiwawa River and Entiat River.