1952 Map of Blaine

About this map

Blaine sits as a vital port of entry on the international border with Canada, where the Customs Bldg and an Airway Beacon mark the edge of the Pacific Northwest. This 1952 survey, updated with 1972 revisions, reveals a landscape defined by the tidal flats of Drayton Harbor and Birch Bay, as well as the industrial footprint of a large Oil Refinery to the south. The transition from coastal marshland to upland farming is evident through the network of drainage across Dakota Creek and California Creek. Small rural centers like Haynie, Custer, and Pleasant Valley provide clear evidence of the region's agricultural history, supported by community landmarks such as the Haynie Community Hall and several family-named cemeteries. Military presence is also noted at the Blaine Air Force Station, situated just inland from the coast.