Environmental Maps

Lake Whatcom Bathymetric Map

Illustrates the topography of Lake Whatcom both above and below the water surface. Includes cross-sectional profile of the lake depths for the 3 primary basins.

Lake Whatcom Topographical Map

Illustrates the topographic relief, forest cover, and bathymetry of the Lake Whatcom Watershed includes watershed boundaries, lakes, streams, paved roads, mountain roads, and orphaned roads.

Forest Cover Map

Illustrates forest cover classified by canopy height, Derived from LIDAR data and color-infrared imagery.

Watersheds and Sub-Basins Map

Primary watersheds and contributing sub-basins for local lakes and streams.

Wetlands Map

Wetland inventories, and site-specific wetland delineations for Bellingham area.

Topographic Base Map

Topographic landforms, including shaded relief, and elevation ranges.

Aspect Slope and Wind Direction Map

Includes directional graph showing prevailing wind direction and speed.

Geological Hazards Map

Geologic hazards referenced by Bellingham’s Critical Areas Ordinance.

Paper copies can be purchased from the Planning Department for the following prices:

18″ x 24″ Maps are $10.00
27″ x 36″ Maps are $16.00
36″ x 48″ Maps are $21.00

Local pick-ups only – no mailouts.

Resources

GIS Contacts
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