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2023 Map of Waldron Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Waldron Island serves as the central focus of this maritime survey, defined by its complex shoreline and protected ecological zones. The settlement of Waldron sits near Cowlitz Bay, with local infrastructure including the Waldronaire Airport and Waldron Cem providing evidence of the island's small-scale community. Large portions of the surrounding waters and smaller landmasses, such as White Rock and Flattop Island, are managed under the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, indicating the region's importance as a sanctuary.

Transport and topography are intertwined here, from the Anacortes - Sidney Ferry route crossing the Spieden Channel to the rise of Mount Cement on the main island's southern half. The map documents a rugged archipelago where named points like Point Disney and Point Hammond mark the entrance to protected channels such as the President Channel. This modern survey details the intricate boundary between the Canada-United States border and the diverse terrain of the San Juan archipelago.