1989 Map of Mount David

About this map

The Wenatchee National Forest dominates this landscape, showing a mountainous wilderness at the end of the 1980s. The area is defined by the steep relief of Mount David and the Wenatchee Ridge, where the high-altitude Lake Elsey and Indian Ponds sit above deep river valleys. The White River and Napeequa River serve as the primary drainage systems, with the notable White River Falls and several remote campsites marking the transition between the forest and the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Human presence is minimal, centered on the Tall Timber Ranch and a few established sites like White River Falls Campground and Grasshopper Meadows Campground. This map captures a moment of preservation, illustrating the complex trail and river network used to navigate the Cascades before further modern development or environmental shifts.