1957 Map of Okanogan

About this map

The Okanogan River carves a deep valley through this landscape, serving as the primary corridor for the Great Northern railroad and the towns of Okanogan and Omak. This mid-century survey illustrates the region's transition into a modern agricultural and transit hub, evidenced by the landing strip, golf course, and drive-in theater located just outside the Omak city limits. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the high ridges of Neville Ridge and Fox Mountain, where the mining history of the area is represented by the Ruby townsite near Ruby Hill. The map also delineates the northern reaches of the Okanogan Indian Reservation and the Colville Indian Reservation, reflecting the complex jurisdictional history of the river valley. Numerous family-named landmarks like Pogue Mountain and Jackass Butte punctuate the landscape between the river and the western highlands.