2020 Map of Pateros

About this map

Pateros sits at the strategic confluence where the Methow River meets the Columbia, represented here by the waters of Lake Pateros. This contemporary 2020 survey illustrates a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts between the river valley and the surrounding peaks of the Okanogan National Forest. Notable terrain features include Buckhorn Mtn and Goat Mtn, which tower over deep incisions like Spray Canyon and Wadams Canyon. The settlement pattern follows the contours of the valley, with residential clusters at Alta Coulee and recreational infrastructure near Alta Lake. Local roads like Alamo Orchard Rd and Fish Hatchery Rd point to the area's ongoing agricultural and resource-management activities. The boundary between Douglas Co and Okanogan Co is clearly delineated along the river channel, marking a significant administrative divide in the heart of Washington's orchard country.