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1966 Map of Naneum Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Naneum Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Naneum Canyon and the high drainage basins of Kittitas County are captured in this mid-1960s survey, with updates reflecting the landscape through the 1980s. The map illustrates a transitional wilderness where the Wenatchee National Forest meets the Colockum State Wildlife Area. This rugged terrain is defined by a network of steep canyons, including Cave Canyon, Burnt Canyon, and Charlton Canyon, which channel water toward the south.

Evidence of local water management is visible at the Gaging Station Filtration Plant near the southern boundary, where Naneum Creek exits the higher elevations. Named landmarks like Croker Flat, Walter Flat, and Gustafson Spring suggest a history of localized grazing or early mountain homesteading. A sparse network of Jeep Trails provides the primary access through the Naneum Basin, connecting remote springs and observation points across the high ridges.