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1957 Map of Tonasket

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Tonasket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Okanogan River corridor defines this mid-century landscape, serving as the primary artery for transport and settlement. Along its banks, the Great Northern railroad tracks connect the town of Tonasket to smaller points like Janis and Barker. This era of the late 1950s shows a valley deeply tied to its geography, where the river's path is marked by features like McLoughlin Falls and McAllister Rapids.

Away from the river, the map reveals a collection of remote upland valleys and summits. Chewiliken Valley and Tunk Valley support small outposts of community life, including the Chewiliken Sch and the Grange Hall near Synarep. Notable cultural details are preserved here as well, such as the Petroglyphs near Anglin and the sprawling Okanogan National Forest to the east. The terrain rises sharply from the river bottom to landmarks like Duffys Mountain and Cayuse Mtn, illustrating the dramatic elevation changes of the Okanogan country.