1965 Map of Wenatchee Lake

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The Great Northern railroad corridor dictates the southern topography of this 1960s survey, threading through the high country past the remote settlements of Berne and Merritt. To the north, the landscape is defined by the convergence of the Little Wenatchee River and the White River as they feed into the expansive Lake Wenatchee. This era shows a well-developed recreational and seasonal infrastructure, including established sites like Camp Zanika Lache, Telma, and the Lake Wenatchee Campground. Elevated surveillance for forestry management is prominent, marked by the presence of the Dirtyface Lookout and Alpine Lookout. The wilderness character remains preserved in the upper reaches of the Glacier Peak Wilderness, where rugged peaks such as Mt David and Mt Howard overlook numerous alpine lakes and pack trails, including the Indian Creek Pack Trail.