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1977 Map of Eliza Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Bellingham Bay and the coastal landscape of southern Bellingham dominate this 1970s coastal survey. The map details a maritime environment shaped by natural landforms and early infrastructure, featuring the Burlington Northern railroad corridor hugging the shoreline through South Bellingham. Residents of the era are reflected in the presence of Fairhaven Middle Sch and local thoroughfares like Bayside Road and Viewcrest Rd.

Offshore, the map provides precise hydrographic data and island topography, including Portage Island and the isolated settlement on Eliza Island. Protective designations are already in place, with the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge appearing at Viti Rocks and Eliza Rock. From the active waterfront at Marine Park to the quiet coves of Lummi Island, this sheet documents the specific intersection of residential growth and the Salish Sea.