2014 Map of Sumas

About this map

The Sumas River and Nooksack River drainage basins define this borderland region of Whatcom County, where the agricultural legacy of the Pacific Northwest is clearly visible. Numerous family-run dairies and orchards, including Mar G Dairy, Holmquist Hazelnut Orchards, and Veldman Dairy, are plotted across the lowlands between the towns of Sumas and Nooksack. This network of farms is supported by a strict grid of rural roads like Van Buren Rd and Nooksack Rd, illustrating the transition from the flat river valley to the rising slopes of Sumas Mtn in the southeast. Cultural landmarks such as the Nooksack Cem and the Sumas Christian Reformed Church serve as focal points for the surrounding rural communities of Clearbrook and Hampton. The BNSF Railway corridor remains a vital artery, connecting these cross-border settlements to the broader regional economy.