1998 Map of False Bay

About this map

San Juan Island's southern coast comes into focus in this late 1990s record of the maritime landscape and international maritime boundary. The map centers on the distinctive geological indentation of False Bay, characterized by significant sand deposits at low tide, and stretches south across the Middle Bank within the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This area carries deep significance for military and local history, containing the site of the American Campsite and Pickett's Monument within the San Juan Island National Historical Park. The survey illustrates the intersection of conservation and residency, showing the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge alongside local developments like the Mobile Home Park. Coastal features such as Kanaka Bay, Eagle Cove, and the rocky outcroppings of Halftide Rocks define a shoreline that has served as a critical navigation point and military outpost since the mid-19th century.