2011 Map of Smith Island

About this map

Smith Island and its smaller neighbor, Minor Island, stand as isolated maritime landmarks within the expansive Strait of Juan de Fuca in this 2011 topographic survey. This environment is defined by its nautical importance, prominently featuring the Smith Island Lighthouse, a critical navigational aid for vessels navigating these northern waters. The map details the submerged topography surrounding these landmasses, including the significant Partridge Bank to the south. A small portion of Whidbey Island is visible in the southeastern corner, grounding these remote outposts relative to the larger Puget Sound archipelago. The sparse terrestrial features emphasize the map's role as a record of a specialized coastal landscape, where the shifting shorelines of these small islands meet the deep channels used by Pacific shipping.