1952 Map of Disautel

About this map

Disautel stands as the primary hub of activity in this mid-century survey of Okanogan County, situated at a junction where the high ridges of the Okanogan Highlands meet the southern reaches of the Chelan National Forest. The landscape is defined by the expansive Colville Indian Reservation, showcasing a complex network of timbered peaks and upland meadows. Notable landmarks like Moses Mountain and Little Moses Mtn tower over the drainage basins of Omak Creek and Kartar Creek. This 1950s data, based on 1946 aerial photography, documents the area's geography before significant modern development, preserving the locations of high-altitude water sources like Crawfish Lake and the marshy expanses of Moses Meadows. The map reveals a land utilized for both its natural resources and its remote grazing grounds, evidenced by scattered features like the Gravel Pit and several named meadows including Cox Meadow and Darnell Meadow.