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1915 Map of Wenatchee

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Wenatchee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The confluence of the Columbia River and the Wenatchee River anchors this 1915 survey, illustrating a landscape transitioning into a major agricultural hub. The city of Wenatchee is clearly established along the Great Northern railroad tracks, while the surrounding hills and plateaus, such as Wenatchee Heights, are already dotted with schools like School No 60 and School No 66. This mapping era precedes the massive hydroelectric projects of the mid-20th century, showing the river systems and irrigation features like the Wheeler Reservoir in their early configurations.

Moving away from the river valley, the terrain rises into the Wenatchee Mountains and the Wenatchee National Forest. Historic transportation routes are visible, including the Old Ellensburg Trail winding through the southern ridges. Small settlements and specialized locales like Sunnyslope and Martins Ranch provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing early families in Chelan County, while geographic landmarks like Beehive Mtn and Old Butte define the horizon.