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1977 Map of Eliza Island

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Eliza Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Bellingham Bay serves as the central focal point for this coastal survey, connecting the urban edges of Bellingham to the surrounding island geography. Along the eastern shoreline, the established neighborhoods of Fairhaven and Edgemoor are visible, with revisions highlighting growth near Fairhaven Middle Sch and the Bellingham Corporate Boundary. The map documents a maritime landscape defined by protected lands and indigenous territory, notably the Lummi Indian Reservation on Portage Island.

To the south, Eliza Island remains a distinct outlier in the bay, featuring a private Landing Strip and the small Wells settlement. The survey detail extends to the rocky outcrops of the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, including Viti Rocks and Eliza Rock. This era of the map captures the transition of the Bellingham waterfront from industrial roots toward recreational and residential use, evidenced by Marine Park and Boulevard Park.