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2011 Map of Lynden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Nooksack River winds through this region of Whatcom County, defining a landscape shaped by both natural waterways and a meticulously planned irrigation network. The city of Lynden sits at the heart of the map, showing a dense residential grid and key local infrastructure like the Lynden Post Office and Lynden Airport. Surrounding the urban center, the land is marked by significant agricultural and drainage features, including the Mormon Ditch and Fishtrap Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites across the rural outskirts, from the Indian Joe Cemetery in the north near Northwood to the Greenwood Cemetery south of town. The presence of the Tenmile Grange and extractive sites such as the Pole Road Quarry highlights the area's ongoing connection to land-based industry. Recreational and natural landmarks like Wiser Lake and Bartlett Beach provide a counterpoint to the productive fields and drainage canals that dominate the valley floor.