THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL WATER 



THE Lake Chelan country is one of the most diversified and 

 beautiful recreation regions in the United States. Located 

 in the north central part of the State of Washington, in the 

 Chelan National Forest, the lake extends for more than 50 miles 

 through the heart of the east slope of the Cascade Range. The 

 lower portion of the lake lies in a broad and open valley which 

 rises by gentle slopes north and south to more than a mile above 

 the waters. In striking contrast its upper reaches are sunk deep 

 among the rugged mountain heights. From north and south 

 numerous mountain streams descend in cascade and fall through 

 deep canyons to the waters of the lake. Its surface is 1,079 feet 

 above the sea and is retained at that level by the great natural 

 dam of sand and gravel deposited by the immense glacier in its 

 retreat toward the summit. The deepest sounding gives a depth of 

 1,419 feet, so that its waters extend 340 feet below the ocean level. 

 The canyon is deeper than the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. 

 The lake is a wonderful combination of the wildest fiord of Norway 

 and the most beautiful mountain lake of Switzerland. Above the 

 lake the Stehekin River, fed by many glaciers and snow fields, 

 flows through its peaceful valley. The snow-clad, rugged peaks, 

 the flowered parks and meadows, the clear depths of the lake itself 

 all combine to justify its Indian name of "Beautiful Water." 



The mail boat makes a daily trip from Chelan, and following 

 the windings of the lake opens up at each turn a new and beautiful 

 view. Here the country is cut into deep canyons with timbered 

 benches and slopes. There bold cliffs of glacier-polished granite 

 frown down from a thousand feet above you. At intervals a creek 

 opens up a long vista, showing the higher mountains and inter- 

 vening valleys. At the mouth of the creek a wooded point juts 

 out, ideal for camping, and always with the bold peaks and glaciers 

 in the background. 



The numerous sandy beaches along the lake offer exceptional 

 spots for bathing. The flshing is excellent, especially at the mouths 

 of the creeks. The rainbow and the steelhead trout will satisfy 

 the most exacting sportsman. 



