Map of Chelan County, Washington

Chelan County (/ʃəˈlæn/, shə-LAN) is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, its population was 79,074. The county seat and largest city is Wenatchee. The county was created out of Okanogan and Kittitas Counties on March 13, 1899. It derives its name from a Chelan Indian word meaning “deep water,” likely a reference to 55-mile (89 km)-long Lake Chelan, which reaches a maximum depth of 1,486 feet (453 m).

Chelan County is part of the Wenatchee, Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Chelan County overview:
Name:Chelan County
FIPS code:53-007
State:Washington
Founded:March 13, 1899
Seat:Wenatchee
Largest city:Wenatchee
Total Area:2,994 sq mi (7,750 km²)
Land Area:2,921 sq mi (7,570 km²)
Total Population:79,074
Population Density:26/sq mi (10/km²)

Chelan County location map. Where is Chelan County?

Chelan County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Chelan County.
Location of Chelan County in the the United States.
Chelan County location on the Washington map. Where is Chelan County.
Location of Chelan County in Washington.

Chelan County Road Map

Chelan CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Chelan County, Washington. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,994 square miles (7,750 km), of which 2,921 square miles (7,570 km) is land and 73 square miles (190 km) (2.5%) is water. It is the third-largest county in Washington by area.

Geographic features

  • Bonanza Peak, highest point in Chelan County
  • Cascade Mountains
  • Chelan Mountains
  • Chelan River
  • Chiwaukum Mountains
  • Columbia River
  • Entiat Mountains
  • Entiat River
  • Lake Chelan
  • Lake Wenatchee
  • Stuart Range
  • The Enchantments
  • Wenatchee Mountains
  • Wenatchee River
  • Columbia River Basalt

Major highways

  • U.S. Route 2
  • U.S. Route 97

Adjacent counties

National protected areas

  • Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
  • North Cascades National Park (part)
  • Wenatchee National Forest (part)
  • Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Chelan County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Chelan County, Washington
Chelan County Topo map.

Chelan County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Chelan County, Washington
Chelan County satellite map.

Chelan County Outline Map

Outline Map of Chelan County, Washington
Chelan County outline map.

See also

Map of Washington State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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