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1902 Map of Mount Stuart

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Mount Stuart
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1908
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1908

About this map

Ellensburg and the surrounding Kittitas Valley appear here during a period of significant industrial and agricultural expansion at the turn of the century. The Northern Pacific R. R. follows the course of the Kittitas River, serving as the primary transportation artery for small rail stops like Thorp, Dudley, and Bristol. To the northwest, the coal mining influence is evident with the Northern Pacific R. R. Roslyn Branch connecting the mountain town of Roslyn to the main line at Clealum.

In the high country of the Wenatchee Mountains, the map documents the mining and timber settlements of Liberty, Meaghersville, and Blewett. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of drainages such as Ingalls Creek and Mission Creek, providing a detailed look at the land before modern development. Notable landmarks like the high plateau of Camas Land and the Swauk Prairie illustrate the diverse geography of the region.