1952 Map of Lynden

About this map

The Nooksack River anchors this detailed study of northern Whatcom County, showing the agricultural and civic growth of the region. Just south of the international border where the US Custom House stands, the landscape transitions from the open Prairie into the organized grid of Lynden, featuring the Lynden High Sch and a municipal Lynden Airport. The map reveals a land defined by its water, from the winding Fishtrap Creek and Pepin Creek to recreational spots like Bartlett Beach on Wiser Lake. Smaller settlements and gathering points like Northwood, Greenwood, and the Tenmile Grange illustrate the social fabric of the rural community. Genealogists will find significant detail in the multiple burial sites, including the Lynden Cem, Greenwood Cemetery, and the Indian Joe Cemetery, providing a clear look at local settlement patterns and family heritage.