1957 Map of Wenatchee

About this map

The Cascade Range and the Wenatchee Mountains dominate this 1957 survey, illustrating the complex relationship between alpine geography and the infrastructure of the Pacific Northwest. Industrial and municipal footprints are clear, from the Sunset Mine in the north to the vital Everett Water Works Intake and Tacoma Water Works Intake sites. The map documents a critical period for transportation as the Great Northern RR, Northern Pacific RR, and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul & Pacific RR navigate the mountain passes alongside early highway routes like U.S. 2 and U.S. 10. Settlements like Leavenworth, Snoqualmie, and Wenatchee appear as hubs for the logging and rail industries. The presence of the Glacier Peak Wilderness and numerous state parks like Lake Easton State Park highlights the early preservation of these high-altitude landscapes amidst growing regional development.