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1943 Map of Anacortes

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Anacortes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Lummi Island and the Lummi Indian Reservation dominate the northern waters of this 1940s maritime survey, revealing a landscape defined by island communities and coastal passages. On Guemes Island, the Eden Cem and Guemes Sch serve as focal points for the local population, while the tiny settlement of Urban on Sinclair Island maintains its own Sinclair Sch. These isolated outposts were linked by essential water transport, including a Ferry crossing the Guemes Channel to reach the growing industrial hub of Anacortes.

Coastal tourism of the era is evident through landmarks like Loganita Lodge, Echo Lodge, and The Willows, which dot the western shore of Lummi Island. The map meticulously details the complex coastline of Cypress Island, including deep-water anchorages at Eagle Hbr and Secret Hbr, providing a clear view of the Puget Sound's naval and commercial geography before post-war developments altered the character of these island interiors.