1902 Map of Mount Stuart

About this map

The Northern Pacific R R defines the industrial corridor of the Kittitas Valley, connecting the coal-mining center of Roslyn and the rail hub of Cle Elum toward the regional center of Ellensburg. This early survey, conducted by S.S. Gannett and G.E. Hyde, documents the complex drainage of the Teanaway River and its multiple forks before they join the Yakima system. In the northern reaches, the high alpine landscape of the Wenatchee Mountains is marked by the Snow Creek Glacier and Mt Stuart, while the Wenatchee National Forest boundary delineates the rugged timberlands. Traces of early settlement and mountain transit appear at Meaghersville, Liberty, and Blewett Pass, highlighting the remote outposts that preceded modern highway development. The map also captures specialized lookouts such as Three Brothers Lookout and Taneum Pt Lookout, essential for forest management in this timber-rich era.