1952 Map of Lummi Bay

About this map

Lummi Indian Reservation lands dominate the southern and eastern portions of this coastal landscape, where the Lummi River and Red River cross the low-lying Lummi Flats toward the shore. The 1972 revisions on this 1952 base map highlight a period of heavy industrialization, specifically the massive Aluminum Plant and Refinery located north of Neptune Beach. These facilities sit in contrast to the rural character of Mountain View and the recreational focus of the State Game Range at Lake Terrell. Along the shoreline of the Strait of Georgia, residential development is visible at Sandy Pt Shores and Sandy Point. The presence of the Burlington Northern railroad and a network of family-named roads like Unick Road and Kwina Road illustrate the local infrastructure connecting these tribal lands and industrial zones.