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1957 Map of Tonasket

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Tonasket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Okanogan River defines the western valley of this mid-century survey, serving as the primary corridor for both the Great Northern railroad and the town of Tonasket. In the 1950s, this area functioned as a hub for local infrastructure, featuring a High Sch, a Filtration Plant, and a Substation. Away from the river, the landscape rises into the Okanogan Natl Forest, where small settlements like Synarep and Anglin are connected by winding mountain roads.

Genealogists and local historians will find several rural institutions recorded here, including the Chewiliken Sch and Howe Sch, along with a Grange Hall near the southern boundary. The river's natural navigation hazards are clearly marked at Janis Rapids and McAllister Rapids, and the inclusion of a Race Track and Roadside Park near the town center provides a look at the community's mid-century recreational spaces.