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2023 Map of Squaxin Island

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Squaxin Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Squaxin Island and the surrounding southern reaches of the South Puget Sound dominate this landscape, where intricate waterways carve through the glacial terrain of Mason and Thurston Counties. The map reveals the complex maritime geography of Pickering Passage and Peale Passage, isolating the central island from the mainland and the larger Harstine Island to the east. The small settlement at Arcadia sits at a strategic point where Hammersley Inlet meets the open sound, reflecting a historical reliance on these protected inlets for transport and local commerce.

To the south, the village of Boston Harbor marks the entry to Budd Inlet, while various points and coves like Dofflemyer Point and Zangle Cove define the jagged coastline. The inclusion of smaller islands such as Hope Island and Steamboat Island highlights the archipelago-like nature of this region. This survey details a landscape defined by its shoreline, where residential development along roads like Boston Harbor Rd NE follows the contours of the inlets and bays.