2014 Map of Pateros

About this map

The confluence of the Methow River and the Columbia River defines the location of Pateros, a riverside settlement situated at the intersection of critical water and land routes. This 2014 survey illustrates the complex topography of the region, where the deep incisions of Watson Draw and Spray Canyon cut through the high elevations of Buckhorn Mtn and Texas Mtn. The landscape is a mix of protected wilderness and recreation, with significant acreage dedicated to the Okanogan National Forest and the developed grounds of the Alta Lake Golf Course near the shores of Alta Lake. Transportation history is evident in labels like Pateros Ferry Rd NW, pointing to former river-crossing methods, while modern infrastructure follows the natural corridors of Alta Coulee and the riverbanks.