1968 Map of Orondo

About this map

The Lake Entiat shoreline and the high ridges of Badger Mountain dominate this Central Washington landscape during the late 1960s. The settlement of Orondo sits near the river's edge, serving as a hub where the Burlington Northern railroad corridor meets the base of the plateau. The map details a transition from the industrial and transport-heavy river valley, marked by a Pumping Sta and Rest Area, to the agricultural and recreational uplands. On the higher elevations of Badger Mtn, the presence of Ski Lifts and a Lookout Tower indicates a landscape utilized for both forest management and winter sports. Local community life is anchored in the south by the Badger Mtn Community Hall and the South Side Cem, while numerous Borrow Pits and storage facilities suggest an active economy built around local materials and land use.