
The southern tip of Whidbey Island dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its saltwater interfaces and small coastal settlements. In the early 1950s, the community of Maxwelton sits as a focal point on the western shore near Indian Point, while the southeastern corner is anchored by the settlement of Possession. The geography is notable for its substantial water bodies, including the wide expanse of Useless Bay and the more sheltered Cultus Bay. Internal landmarks like Deer Lagoon, separated by a levee and Tide Gate, show the ongoing management of the island's low-lying coastal marshes.
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1943 Deception Pass
Island County, WA

1951 Deception Pass
Island County, WA

1953 Maxwelton
Island County, WA

1956 Juniper Beach
Island County, WA

1977 Crescent Harbor
Island County, WA

1978 Smith Island
Island County, WA

1997 Maxwelton
Island County, WA

1998 Crescent Harbor
Island County, WA

1998 Smith Island
Island County, WA
2011 Crescent Harbor
Island County, WA
2011 Juniper Beach
Island County, WA
2011 Maxwelton
Island County, WA
2011 Smith Island
Island County, WA
2014 Crescent Harbor
Island County, WA
2014 Juniper Beach
Island County, WA
2014 Maxwelton
Island County, WA
2014 Smith Island
Island County, WA
2017 Crescent Harbor
Island County, WA
2017 Juniper Beach
Island County, WA
2017 Maxwelton
Island County, WA
2017 Smith Island
Island County, WA
2020 Crescent Harbor
Island County, WA
2020 Juniper Beach
Island County, WA
2020 Maxwelton
Island County, WA
2020 Smith Island
Island County, WA

2023 Crescent Harbor
Island County, WA

2023 Juniper Beach
Island County, WA

2023 Maxwelton
Island County, WA

2023 Smith Island
Island County, WA