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2023 Map of Bow

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Samish Bay and Padilla Bay define the coastal character of this Skagit County landscape, where the Samish River meets a network of agricultural lowlands and tidal sloughs. Small communities such as Edison, Blanchard, and Bow are established along the foothills and shoreline, connected by historic routes like Chuckanut Dr. The area's drainage and land use are clearly visible through features like the Joe Leary Slough, Edison Slough, and Siwash Slough, reflecting a legacy of coastal farming and water management.

Evidence of local history and infrastructure is found at Edison Station and Bow Cem, while modern aviation is represented by Bayview Farms Airport. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Olympia Marsh and Bay View Ridge to the elevated northern ridges crossed by the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trl. This documentation of the Skagit flats captures the enduring settlement patterns around Sunset, Allen, and Bay View.