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1912 Map of Malaga

Name: 1912 Topographic Map of Malaga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

The Columbia River carves a deep path through the landscape of central Washington, separating Chelan and Douglas counties as it flows past Malaga. This 1912 survey captures the region during a period of agricultural and educational expansion, evidenced by the dense distribution of local schoolhouses. From the East Wenatchee School in the north to the Rocky Point School and Valhalla School further south, these institutions served as the primary social anchors for scattered homesteads.

Transportation and topography dictate the settlement patterns shown here. The Great Northern railroad follows the river's bend, supporting the small community at Malaga and the southern site of Vulcan. High above the river valley, the plateau reveals features like Columbia Heights and Dry Flat, where water sources such as Robinson Spring and Duff Creek were vital. The presence of numerous numbered and named schools, including Lower Stemilt School and Liberty School, provides a clear view of how the early 20th-century rural population was organized across the high benches and river flats.