2004 Map of Prince Creek

About this map

Lake Chelan anchors the southwestern edge of this 2004 revision, where the shoreline meets a complex network of high-elevation basins and steep drainages within the Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness. The landscape is dominated by the massive Sawtooth Ridge, which serves as a natural barrier between the Wenatchee National Forest and the Okanogan National Forest. Notable landmarks such as Old Maid Mountain and Skookum Puss Mountain define the high country, while remote water bodies like Cub Lake and Surprise Lake are tucked into the glacial cirques. This survey illustrates a wilderness nearly devoid of permanent development, save for the small settlement at Prince Creek along the lake. The map details the drainage patterns of significant waterways like Fish Creek and Canoe Creek, which flow through deep canyons such as Goat Spring Canyon toward the lake, providing a clear record of the watershed prior to recent ecological shifts.