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1958 Map of Cle Elum

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Cle Elum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Coal mining and rail transport define the upper Yakima Valley corridor on this mid-century survey. The industrial hub of Roslyn sits adjacent to several active operations, including the No 9 Mine and No 7 Mine, while the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Milwaukee Road parallel the river through Cle Elum and South Cle Elum. This dual-rail infrastructure highlights the region's importance as a mountain crossing and resource extraction center.

Beyond the valley floor, the landscape transitions into the high country of the Wenatchee National Forest. Extensive trail systems like the Hicks Butte Trail and Lodgepole Trail navigate the complex topography of Taneum Ridge and the various forks of Manastash Creek. Remote outposts such as Taneum Forest Camp and the Manastash Cow Camp reflect the area's secondary uses for seasonal grazing and forestry management during this era.