1901 Map of Snoqualmie Pass

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Keechelus Lake and Kachess Lake dominate this high-altitude survey of the Cascades, capturing the region as it transitioned into a vital transportation corridor at the start of the 20th century. The Northern Pacific Railway winds through the mountains, anchored by the engineering feat of the Stampede Tunnel, which allowed rail traffic to bypass the highest ridges. Settlements like Easton, Ronald, and Lester appear as small hubs defined by their proximity to the tracks and the logging and mining potential of the surrounding Wenatchee National Forest.