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2020 Map of Birch Point

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Birch Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Semiahmoo Spit and the curved coastline of Drayton Harbor define this northernmost reach of the Washington coast. At the tip of the spit, the community of Semiahmoo looks across the water toward the city of Blaine, situated at the international boundary. This map captures the coastal interface where the Strait of Georgia meets the Salish Sea, highlighting the distinctive landforms of Birch Point and Point Whitehorn.

The landscape transitions from the residential developments of Cottonwood Beach and the planned streets of Birch Bay to the protected ecology of Terrell Marsh. Inland, the terrain is defined by the drainage of Terrell Creek and the presence of Unruh Reservoir. The intricate road network, featuring local connectors like Semiahmoo Dr and Birch Bay Dr, provides a detailed look at the modern settlement patterns and shoreline access in Whatcom County.