1951 Map of Anacortes

About this map

Anacortes and the surrounding islands of the northern Puget Sound appear here in the early 1950s, revealing a landscape defined by maritime industry and small island settlements. The city of Anacortes sits at the bottom of the sheet, connected to the mainland via the Northern Pacific railroad and serving as a gateway to Guemes Island and beyond. To the north, the Lummi Indian Reservation spans both the mainland and a portion of Lummi Island, where early resorts like Loganita Lodge and The Willows provided coastal retreats. The map provides significant detail for genealogists and local historians, showing the locations of small rural institutions such as the Sinclair Sch on Sinclair Island and the Guemes Sch near Eden Cem. The varied coastline is dotted with smaller locales like Urban and Indian Village, while the waterways of Hale Passage and Bellingham Channel facilitate the region's transport network.