{"product_id":"map-of-cle-elum-washington-by-usgs-2003-roslyn-yakima-river-wenatchee-national-forest","title":"Map of Cle Elum, Washington by USGS, 2003 – Roslyn, Yakima River \u0026 Wenatchee National Forest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Geological Survey’s “Cle Elum” presents a finely detailed portrait of central Washington’s upper Yakima Valley, created in 2003 and published in 2006. At 1:24,000 scale, it captures the towns of Cle Elum, Roslyn, and South Cle Elum with the precision and restraint characteristic of modern USGS quadrangles. Roads, rivers, forest boundaries, settlement patterns, and elevation are rendered through standardized topographic symbology, producing a map that is both practical and quietly elegant. Its publication date places it at an interesting moment in the early twenty-first century, when former mining and railroad communities east of the Cascade crest were increasingly shaped by recreation, second homes, conservation, and improved highway access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCle Elum occupies the heart of the map, set along the Yakima River and framed by the rising terrain of the eastern Cascades. Once a railroad and coal-mining town, it developed as a gateway between the Puget Sound region and the dry interior of Washington, a role reinforced by the presence of Interstate 90. The map’s roads and settlement symbols reveal a community stretched along transportation corridors, while the surrounding contours show how closely human development follows valley floors and gentler slopes. South Cle Elum appears across the river, recalling the importance of rail infrastructure and river crossings in shaping the town’s geography. The result is a compact but richly layered view of landscape, movement, and settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the north, Roslyn brings a distinct historical resonance. Known for its coal mines, multicultural labor history, and well-preserved historic character, Roslyn sits amid wooded slopes that are carefully articulated by close contour lines. The topography surrounding the town hints at both opportunity and constraint: mineral wealth, timber, and mountain routes drew people into the area, while steep ridges and drainage lines dictated the placement of roads and neighborhoods. The nearby Wenatchee National Forest underscores the transition from industrial extraction to recreation and conservation. In this context, the map documents more than place names; it preserves a moment in the evolving identity of a former resource frontier becoming a mountain destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater is one of the map’s defining elements, with the Yakima River, Cle Elum River, Swauk Creek, and nearby Kachess Lake anchoring the region’s natural geography. These waterways cut through a landscape of ridges, valleys, and forested uplands, shaping travel routes, settlement, habitat, and recreation. The Yakima River corridor is especially important, serving as both a scenic passage and a hydrological lifeline in a state where mountain snowpack feeds agricultural valleys to the east. The presence of lakes, creeks, and river bends gives the map a strong sense of terrain in motion, as drainage patterns reveal the underlying structure of the mountains more clearly than any political boundary could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map’s most compelling visual feature is its mountainous topographic character. Dense contour lines describe steep slopes, rounded summits such as Baldy Mountain, incised stream valleys, and the varied relief typical of the eastern Cascade foothills. Trails, forest roads, and highways thread through this terrain, suggesting the region’s appeal to hikers, anglers, skiers, hunters, and travelers crossing the Cascades. As a record of land use in the early 2000s, the “Cle Elum” quadrangle is also valuable for comparison with later maps, revealing changes in development, access, and landscape management over time. It is a precise geographic document, but also a richly evocative portrait of Washington mountain country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCle Elum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoslyn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Cle Elum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWenatchee National Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYakima River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKachess Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCle Elum River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwauk Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaldy Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterstate 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrails, not specifically named\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParks or protected areas, not specifically named\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the U.S. Geological Survey, USGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated in 2003 and published in 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical 1:24,000 topographical map of the surrounding Cle Elum region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard USGS topographical symbols and conventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows contour lines representing elevation changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes water features, roads, and populated areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts mountainous terrain typical of this part of Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects land usage and development trends in the early 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for comparison with contemporary maps to observe changes in infrastructure and landscape use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/fr\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? 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