Cypress Island and the surrounding San Juan archipelago characterize this maritime study, where the peaks of Eagle Cliff and Olivine Hill rise above the cold waters of Rosario Strait. The rugged coastline is marked by deep inlets like Strawberry Bay and Secret Harbor, while the interior remains sparsely developed, punctuated by Duck Lake and Cypress Lake. To the east, Guemes Island shows a more residential pattern with Indian Village and the settlement of Guemes, including the Eden Cem. The southern edge captures the industrial and transit hub of Anacortes, featuring the Anacortes Airport and the complex ferry routes of the Guemes Channel, such as the Anacortes - Friday Harbor Ferry. The map records a landscape where maritime transport and topographic elevation dictate the layout of small settlements like Urban on Sinclair Island.
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1943 · Richardson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Orcas Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Deception Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Anacortes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Deception Pass
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Anacortes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Richardson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Orcas Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Victoria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Cypress Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000