2017 Map of Ferndale

About this map

The Nooksack River winds through this coastal Whatcom County landscape, defining the transition from the city of Bellingham to the agricultural and tribal lands of the north. At the river's southern reaches, the Northwest Indian Coll and Lummi Nation Cem sit near the tidal marshes of Bellingham Bay and Puget Sound. The map illustrates the significant transportation corridor of the Pacific Hwy and the BNSF Railway, which bisect the region as they pass through Ferndale and past Barrett Lake. Numerous wetlands and sloughs, including Smuggler Slough and Tennant Lake, illustrate the complex hydrology of this low-lying area. Educational and public infrastructure is well-represented by the Bellingham Technical Coll and the expansive Bellingham International Airport, while local landmarks like the Nooksack River Bridge and Slater Road Bridge mark critical crossing points.