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1952 Map of Lake Whatcom

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Lake Whatcom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Lake Whatcom dominates this 1952 topographic study, its southern waters reaching deep into the timbered slopes of Lookout Mountain and Anderson Mountain. The map records a landscape of small lakeside settlements and mountain infrastructure, including the Northern Pacific railroad line winding along the eastern shore through Blue Canyon and Park. The presence of the State Trout Hatchery near South Bay indicates the early importance of resource management and recreation in this part of Washington.

South of the main lake, a chain of smaller water bodies including Reed Lake, Cain Lake, and Palmer Lake define the drainage patterns toward the Whatcom and Skagit county line. Numerous creek systems like Friday Creek and Brannian Creek are meticulously mapped alongside early thoroughfares such as Iowa Heights Rd and Lake Louise Road, providing a clear view of the rural development between Samish Lake and the larger interior waters.