2014 Map of Squaxin Island

About this map

Squaxin Island and the surrounding reaches of the South Puget Sound dominate this survey, capturing the complex network of inlets and passages at the turn of the 21st century. The landscape is defined by its maritime geography, with Pickering Passage, Peale Passage, and Squaxin Passage separating the major landmasses of Harstine Island from the mainland. Coastal settlements such as Arcadia and Carlyon Beach sit along the waterfront, while the southern portion of the map features the community of Boston Harbor tucked near Dofflemyer Point. Local navigation is aided by the Libby Point Light at the entrance to Hammersley Inlet. Inland, the terrain is dotted with small bodies of water like Big Twin Lake and Phillips Lake, illustrating the post-glacial topography of the region. This map serves as a detailed record of the contemporary shoreline, showing the positioning of various points and coves including Gallagher Cove and Zangle Cove.