1901 Map of Methow

About this map

The Methow River corridor serves as the primary artery of settlement in this northern Washington survey, conducted at the end of the nineteenth century by W.T. Griswold and R.A. Farmer. The river valley connects several early communities including Winthrop, Twisp, and Carlton, while the surrounding terrain of the Chelan National Forest is defined by high peaks and ridges. The map reveals a complex network of canyons and creeks, such as Pipestone Canyon and Wolf Creek, feeding into the main valley floor. High-altitude landmarks like Sawtooth Ridge, Oval Peak, and Star Peak dominate the western horizon, overlooking the northern reach of Lake Chelan. This era shows the landscape before modern development, where isolated lookouts like Nelson Butte and Milton Mt. served as critical vantage points for forest management across the Okanogan and Chelan Co. boundary line.