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1954 Map of Waldron Island

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Waldron Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Waldron Island serves as the central focus of this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by its isolated maritime character. The settlement of Waldron sits along the southwestern coast, where Cowlitz Bay provides a natural harbor protected by Point Disney. On the northern end, an unpaved airstrip serves as a critical connection point for the island community near Point Hammond. The map reveals the island's interior topography, including a centrally located Cemetery and various family-named landmarks like Sandy Pt and Fishery Pt.

Beyond the main island, the map details the surrounding waters of President Channel and Boundary Pass, marking the international water boundary between Washington and British Columbia. To the southeast, the rugged shoreline of Orcas Island appears with an Abandoned Quarry near the coastline. Smaller landmasses such as Flattop Island and Spieden Island dot the channels, illustrating the complex navigation of the San Juan archipelago.