2014 Map of False Bay

About this map

The southern shoreline of San Juan Island defines this coastal landscape, where the rugged maritime boundary between the United States of America and Canada passes through the Puget Sound. The geography is marked by tidal indentations such as False Bay and Kanaka Bay, while the interior terrain rises toward Mt Little. Significant protected acreage is managed within the San Juan Island National Historical Park, which preserves the site of the mid-19th-century boundary dispute between British and American forces. Historical land use and modern utility are visible in the proximity of South Beach to the aviation facilities at Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport. Local access is provided by a network of rural roads like Bailer Hill Rd and Jensen Bay Rd, connecting coastal landmarks from Pile Point in the west to the tranquil waters of Griffin Bay in the east.