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1954 Map of Roche Harbor

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Roche Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Roche Harbor serves as the focal point for this maritime landscape along the international boundary in the mid-1950s. The map illustrates a complex coastline defined by Mosquito Pass and the protected waters of Garrison Bay and Westcott Bay. A significant historical note is found at the English Campsite (1859), marking the site of British military presence during the Pig War boundary dispute.

Industrial activity is evident through the Quarries and Quarry located near the harbor, which historically supported the lime industry that shaped this corner of San Juan Island. Navigation and safety are highlighted by the Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the western shore and the Cable Area stretching across Haro Strait toward the Canadian border. High points like Mt Dallas and Young Hill overlook a network of rural routes including West Side Road and Mountain Road.