Anacortes anchors the southern edge of this maritime survey, where the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail winds through the city’s northeastern peninsula. The landscape is defined by the complex waterways of Bellingham Bay and Padilla Bay, connecting the mainland to a series of rugged islands. To the north, Guemes Island is accessible via the Guemes Island Ferry, supporting small settlements like Guemes and waterfront residential tracts along Holiday Blvd. The map captures the distinct character of Samish Island to the east, home to Samish Beach and Blue Heron Beach. This modern topographic study illustrates the persistence of coastal communities and the strategic importance of points like Cap Sante and March Point in the Skagit County sound. Smaller landmasses such as Saddlebag Island and Vendovi Island stand as prominent landmarks within the open waters of Samish Bay and Levant Passage.
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1911 · Mount Vernon
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1918 · Samish Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Mt Vernon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Mt Vernon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Deception Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Anacortes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Deception Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Anacortes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Bow
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Bellingham South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000