1965 Map of Chiwaukum Mts

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Chiwaukum Mountains rise sharply across the center of this mid-1960s survey, marking a formidable boundary between Chelan and Kittitas counties. The landscape is defined by a dense network of high-elevation water bodies, including Loch Eileen, Chiwaukum Lake, and the Big Jim Lakes, many accessible only via the numerous pack trails that crisscross the Wenatchee National Forest. This era shows a transition toward organized backcountry recreation, evidenced by a series of roadside sites like Johnny Creek Campground and Ida Creek Campground. The Van Epps Mine in the southwest corner serves as a reminder of earlier prospecting efforts in the remote high country. The surveying by photogrammetric methods captures the intricate drainage patterns of French Creek and Chiwaukum Creek, illustrating the complex alpine geography of the Cascade Range before modern expansion.