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1957 Map of Okanogan

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Okanogan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Okanogan River corridor defines this mid-century landscape, serving as the primary artery for settlement and transport through the valley. The twin hubs of Okanogan and Omak are shown in considerable detail, including local landmarks like the Golf Course, a Drive-in Theater, and the Great Northern railroad line that parallels the river. This survey captures a moment of infrastructure development, specifically noting the Colville Indian Reservation and various municipal utilities like the Sewage Disposal and Substation.

Away from the river, the terrain rises sharply into the high country of Neville Ridge and Windy Hill. Scattered through these uplands are numerous small water bodies including Green Lake, Buzzard Lake, and Leader Lake. To the north, the historic mining camp of Ruby is marked as a site, while to the south, the village of Malott anchors the valley floor. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, such as Okanogan Cem and Omak Memorial Cem.