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1956 Map of Langley

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Langley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Whidbey Island and Camano Island face each other across the deep waters of Saratoga Passage, defining the maritime character of this Puget Sound corridor. The waterfront community of Langley serves as a primary anchor on the southern shore, characterized by its grid of streets overlooking the passage. Small beach settlements such as Mabana, Sunny Shore Acres, and Tillicum Beach dot the coastline of Camano Island, while the western side of the channel is marked by Bells Beach and the community of Saratoga.

Navigation and safety are central to the landscape, with East Point Light and Sandy Point Light marking the headlands. Inland, the terrain is shaped by several significant water bodies including Lone Lake and Goss Lake, providing a contrast to the salt-water coast. The presence of Camano Island State Park at Lowell Point and the expansive Deer Lagoon highlight the preserved natural spaces at the water's edge, while Landing Strip and Gravel Pit indicate the local infrastructure supporting these island communities.