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2014 Map of Lynden

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lynden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Lynden and the surrounding Whatcom County lowlands are defined by a dense network of family-owned agricultural operations and water management systems. The town center is bordered by the Nooksack River to the south and Pepin Cr to the north, with the Lynden Airport and the Homestead Farms Golf Resort marking the community's northern expansion. The landscape is notably organized by numerous dairies and farms, such as Edaleen Dairy, Vande Garde Dairy, and Plagerman Farms, reflecting the region's enduring commitment to dairy production.

Water features like Wiser Lake, Fountain Lake, and the channelized Double Ditch illustrate the complex drainage patterns required for this productive valley. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several established burial grounds, including Monumenta Cem, Lynden Cem, and Greenwood Cem. To the northeast, the settlement of Northwood sits near the international border, where the terrain begins to rise slightly toward the Cascade foothills.