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2011 Map of Anacortes South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Anacortes South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Anacortes and the surrounding coastal reaches of Fidalgo Island are defined by a complex geography of spits, bays, and marine infrastructure. The landscape transitions from the urban street grid of southern Anacortes, where Grandview Cemetery overlooks the water, toward the industrial and recreational hubs of March Point and Similk Beach. Transportation and maritime access are central to this area, evidenced by the Swinomish Channel and the iconic Rainbow Bridge connecting to Swinomish Village.

Maritime waypoints such as Fidalgo Marina and Shelter Bay Marina illustrate the area's ongoing relationship with Skagit Bay and Padilla Bay. Further south, the map documents land use patterns ranging from the ASC Sand and Gravel Quarry to conservation and recreation areas like Mount Erie and the Similk Golf Course. Named landmarks such as Howards Corner and Sharpes Corner provide essential points of reference for local historians tracking the development of these island communities.