1966 Map of Wenatchee

About this map

Wenatchee and its surrounding orchard lands are shown in high detail during the mid-1960s, a period where the city's role as a regional hub for the Columbia River basin was fully established. The city's core is densely developed, stretching from the banks of the Columbia River westward into the foothills, with prominent landmarks such as Wenatchee Valley Jr College, Deaconess Hosp, and the Armory anchoring the street grid. Across the river, East Wenatchee shows early suburban expansion around Kenroy Park. The industrial and transport backbone is clearly defined by the Great Northern railroad lines which serve the packing and shipping needs of the region, specifically at Appleyard. Beyond the residential areas, the map captures the transition to agricultural and mineral lands, including Birch Flat and the Golden King Mine tucked into the southern hills near Squilchuck Creek.