Lynden serves as the focal point of this northern Washington landscape, situated along the north bank of the Nooksack River. The map reveals a highly structured agricultural and residential grid, characterized by numerous drainage features such as Double Ditch, Fishtrap Cr, and the Mormon Ditch which manage the low-lying valley floor. The town's infrastructure is anchored by the Lynden Municipal Airport Jansen Field, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with small outlying settlements like Northwood and Greenwood. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial sites, including Monumenta Cem and Lynden Cem on the west side of the city, Jobe Cem to the northeast, and Greenwood Cem to the south. Natural landmarks such as Wiser Lake and Fountain Lake break the rectilinear pattern of the section lines and farm roads.
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1906 · Sumas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Blaine
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Sumas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Bertrand Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Lynden
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Lawrence
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Sumas
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Ferndale
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Blaine
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Bellingham North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000