2023 Map of Smith Island

About this map

Smith Island and its smaller neighbor, Minor Island, stand as isolated landmarks in the open waters where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets the Salish Sea. Both landforms are protected as part of the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, marking an environment defined by marine conservation and maritime boundaries. The map illustrates the convergence of three counties—San Juan, Jefferson, and Island—amidst the expansive underwater shelf of Partridge Bank. To the southeast, a small portion of Whidbey Island appears, featuring the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trl tracing the coastline near W Beach Rd. This perspective emphasizes the strategic importance of these outcroppings in the San Juan Islands chain, serving as critical navigation points and protected habitats far from the main population centers of the Puget Sound region.