1954 Map of Lynden

About this map

The Nooksack River defines the drainage and settlement patterns of Whatcom County in this mid-century survey, winding from the eastern slopes of Sumas Mountain toward the agricultural flats of Lynden and Everson. The landscape is a mix of fertile river valleys and upland timber, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Northern Pacific railroads connect established farming communities. Local genealogy is anchored by specific sites such as the Indian Joe Cemetery and the Laurel Grange, alongside rural schools like Harmony School. In the southern portion of the map, the industrial and urban transition is clear as Bellingham expands toward Lake Whatcom, marked by the Larson Mill and the expansive Bayview Cemetery. The international boundary is clearly delineated, showing the close proximity of Sumas to the Canada United States border.