1904 Map of Stehekin

About this map

Stehekin sits at the head of Lake Chelan, serving as the gateway to the high peaks of the north Cascades at the turn of the century. This landscape is defined by the deep glacial trench of the lake and the massive drainage systems of the Stehekin River and Railroad Creek. The geography reveals a wilderness in transition, where early outposts like Lucerne and Moore provided narrow footholds for miners and travelers arriving by water. High-altitude features such as the Lyman Glacier and Bonanza Peak overlook a network of alpine lakes, including Lyman Lake and the Ice Lakes. The presence of the Boundary Line and the intersections of the Chelan National Forest, MT. Baker National Forest, and Wenatchee National Forest highlight the early administrative efforts to manage this complex terrain. Notable landmarks like Refrigerator Harbor and Rainbow Falls offer specific points of interest for those tracing the early paths through the Chelan Mountains and Entiat Mountains.