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2011 Map of Freeland

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Freeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Whidbey Island defines the heart of this coastal survey, showing the intricate relationship between the land and the deep inlets of the Puget Sound. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural and horticultural legacy of the north, anchored by the Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens and the Greenbank Post Office, to the more densely settled southern hub of Freeland. This settlement pattern highlights the importance of protected waters like Holmes Harbor and Honeymoon Bay for both residential development and maritime access.

Local landmarks such as the Bush Point Light and Bush Point Boat Launch mark the western shoreline, while the eastern coast is dotted with communities like Beverly Beach and Baby Island Heights overlooking the Saratoga Passage. Interior water bodies, including Lake Hancock and Chase Lake, provide distinct geographic markers amidst a network of rural roads such as Wonn Rd and Bakken Rd, illustrating the island's mid-twentieth-century residential growth and sustained local services like the Freeland Post Office.