1989 Map of Jack Ridge

About this map

Wenatchee National Forest and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the administrative boundary between Chelan and Kittitas Counties follows the crest of the Wenatchee Mountains. The terrain is characterized by prominent peaks like Bootjack Mountain and Highchair Mountain, separated by a complex network of drainages including Icicle Creek and Jack Creek. Human presence is largely confined to seasonal recreation and historical resource extraction, evidenced by the Black Pine Campground, Rock Island Campground, and Chatter Creek Campground in the north. A series of prospects near Van Epps Creek point to the area's mineral exploration history, while a designated Pack Trail and numerous water features like Trout Lake and Cradle Lake mark the territory for back-country travelers. The map also records physical infrastructure for river crossings, noting a Ford, Rapids, and a Footbridge along the creeks.