2017 Map of Pateros

About this map

Pateros sits at the confluence of the Methow River and the Columbia River, serving as a focal point for this 2017 study of the North Central Washington landscape. The town is flanked by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the riverbanks to Buckhorn Mtn and Goat Mtn to the west. The presence of Alta Lake and the nearby Alta Coulee suggests a complex geological history of glacial drainage and sediment deposit. The transportation network is anchored by Us-97 and SR-153, connecting the valley settlements to the higher reaches of the Okanogan National Forest. Local orchards are evidenced by names like Alamo Orchard Rd and Crane Orchard Rd, indicating the ongoing agricultural importance of the coulee and river terraces. Notable canyons such as Spray Canyon and Wadams Canyon carve through the southwestern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the drainage patterns into the Methow valley.