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2014 Map of Bellingham South

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bellingham South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Western Washington University serves as a central landmark for this coastal area, where the urban character of Bellingham transitions into the steep, wooded hillsides overlooking Puget Sound. The geography is defined by a series of north-south ridges and deep freshwater basins, including Lake Padden, Lake Samish, and the western edge of Lake Whatcom. These features have long dictated the development patterns of neighborhoods like Happy Valley and Sudden Valley.

The southern reaches of the map highlight the protected landscapes of Larrabee State Park and the rugged shoreline near Chuckanut Village. Local transport and recreation are evident through the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail and the industrial activity at the Port of Bellingham. Cultural and community sites, such as the Bayview Cemetery and Camp Lutherwood, are interspersed between these natural landmarks and the growing suburban reach of Geneva.