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1973 Map of Cypress Island

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Cypress Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Cypress Island and its surrounding archipelago define this maritime landscape in the early 1970s, showcasing a network of island settlements and navigation aids. The island itself, largely undeveloped, features interior water bodies like Phebe Lake and Duck Lake, along with a Prospect and a Mine near Secret Harbor, hinting at the area's geological interests. To the north, Sinclair Island is home to the small settlement of Urban, while Guemes Island to the east contains the Indian Village and Eden Cem.

The southern edge of the survey reaches the northern tip of Fidalgo Island, capturing the expanding infrastructure of Anacortes. This industrial hub is marked by the Burlington Northern railroad line, the Anacortes Airport, and maritime facilities at Ship Harbor. The survey highlights the maritime importance of the Bellingham Channel and Rosario Strait, essential passages for the Ferry routes and commercial cables that link these island communities.