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1978 Map of Anacortes South

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Anacortes South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Fidalgo Island and its intricate shoreline dominate this late-1970s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by industry and coastal recreation. Heavy industrial development is evident at the Oil Refinery on Fidalgo Bay, serviced by the Burlington Northern railroad. Nearby, small communities such as Similk Beach and Gibraltar offer a contrast to the industrial zones, while the southern reaches near Dewey and Snee-oosh Beach highlight the area's transition into the Swinomish Ind Res Bdy.

The map details the rugged topography of Mt Erie and Sugarloaf, along with interior water bodies like Whistle Lake and Lake Campbell. Cultural landmarks of the era are meticulously recorded, from the Drive-in Theater at Sharpes Corner to local institutions like St Marys Sch and Fern Hill Cem. This record captures the region just before significant modern expansion, preserving the locations of vanished landmarks like Summit Hall and the early layout of Anacortes.