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1952 Map of Ferndale

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ferndale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Nooksack River meanders toward Bellingham Bay in this mid-century survey, revised with late-century developments. The landscape is defined by the transition from the agricultural river valley to the industrial and suburban growth of Bellingham. In the west, the Lummi Indian Reservation occupies the coastal lowlands, featuring the Lummi Tribal Sch and Northwest Indian College near Smuggler Slough.

Infrastructure such as the Burlington Northern railroad and Bellingham International Airport reflect the region's mid-century expansion. Conservation and heritage sites are prominent, including the Tennant Lake State Wildlife Area and the Hovander Homestead Nat Hist Site, preserving the historical character of the floodplain. Local education and community life are anchored by institutions like Vista Middle Sch and the Woodlawn Cemetery, while coastal activity centers on Squalicum Harbor.