1905 Map of Okanogan

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The Okanogan River and Columbia River converge in this 1903 survey, defining a landscape of high plateaus and river-bottom settlements before the era of modern damming. The map captures a critical period of early development where transit depended heavily on water crossings, evidenced by the series of river connections including Andrews Ferry, Brewster Ferry, and Bridgeport Ferry. To the east, the Colville Indian Reservation contains numerous small water bodies like Salt Lake, while the western heights are dominated by the Okanogan National Forest. Small ranching and mining hubs such as Ruby, Olema, and Ophir appear alongside the larger flats of Pogue Flat and Brewster Flat, illustrating how early settlers adapted to the distinct benches and canyons of north-central Washington.