1975 Map of Wenatchee

About this map

The Wenatchee Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this mid-1970s survey, rising sharply above the fruit-growing region near Wenatchee. The map documents a critical transportation corridor where the Columbia River meets the Burlington Northern and Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail lines. To the south, the Kittitas Valley centers on Ellensburg, showing the irrigation patterns and small settlements like Thorp and Virden that define the agricultural character of the region. The transition from the high peaks of the Stuart Range to the arid reaches of Jumpoff Ridge illustrates the diverse topography of Central Washington. Notable landmarks include regional aviation hubs like Pang Born Field and the protected lands of Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park along the river's edge.