2023 Map of Gardiner OE N

About this map

Protection Island dominates the southern reaches of this maritime survey, serving as a critical sanctuary within the Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge. Situated in the Salish Sea, the island’s distinctive landforms include the elongated spit of Violet Point and the submerged hazard of Dallas Bank to the west. This 2023 edition delineates the aquatic boundary between Clallum and Jefferson counties, which cuts through the open water north of the island. The map illustrates a landscape dedicated almost entirely to conservation, where the lack of terrestrial roads or human settlements reflects the island's role as a protected nesting ground. The sparse label set emphasizes the island’s isolation and its geographic prominence as a landmark for navigation between the Olympic Peninsula and the San Juan Islands.