1915 Map of Wenatchee

About this map

Wenatchee and its surrounding orchards occupy the fertile terrace where the Wenatchee River meets the Columbia River in this survey based on fieldwork from 1911–1913. The landscape is defined by the early development of irrigation, with numerous Ditch lines cutting across the hillsides to support the region's agricultural growth. The Great Northern Railway hugs the riverbanks, connecting the town to broader markets, while the Old Ellensburg Trail winds through the southern high country of the Wenatchee Mountains. Rural education is a cornerstone of the mapped community, evidenced by the dense network of numbered and named campuses like Ferry School, Beacon Hill School, and Pitcher School. To the west, the boundaries of the Wenatchee National Forest rise toward peaks like Beehive Mtn and Old Baldy, marking the transition from valley floor to protected wilderness.