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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 winds through this coastal corridor, anchoring a landscape defined by the intersection of industrial development and tribal heritage. Originally compiled from 1949 photography and updated in 1994, the map documents the growth of Ferndale and Bellingham alongside the Lummi Indian Reservation Boundary. The transition from rural homesteads to modern infrastructure is visible in the presence of the Bellingham International Airport and the heavy rail lines of the Burlington Northern.

Cultural landmarks like the Hovander Homestead Nat Hist Site and Pioneer Park provide a look at the region's preservation efforts, while the Tennant Lake State Wildlife Area and Barrett Lake highlight the natural wetlands. Genealogists may find interest in local burials at Woodlawn Cemetery or the Lummi Cem, as well as the numerous local schools ranging from the Skyline Sch to the Northwest Indian College.