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1952 Map of Birch Point

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Birch Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The international boundary between Canada and the United States defines the northern edge of this coastal landscape, where the city of Blaine sits adjacent to Peace Arch State Park. The geography is dominated by prominent coastal features like the Semiahmoo Spit, which terminates at Tongue Pt and shelters the waters of Drayton Harbor. This maritime environment is further characterized by the expansive Birch Bay to the south and the Strait of Georgia to the west.

Local development is concentrated around the shoreline, with Cottonwood Beach and the settlement of Semiahmoo serving as key points of interest. Infrastructure includes a network of local routes such as Birch Point Road and Loomis Trail Rd, while public lands like Birch Bay State Park preserve the natural character of Terrell Creek. The presence of several Gravel Pits suggests early local industry amidst the residential and recreational growth of the mid-20th century.