Shaw Island
Shaw Island is the smallest of the four San Juan Islands served by the Washington State Ferries, at just under 8 sq mi. It has a year-round population about 200 people, though summertime weekends swell with other residents and the occasional tourist.Places of Interest
Highlights: Blind Island Marine State Park and Canoe Island.
Blind Island Marine State Park
Nature reserve
Canoe Island
Island
Canoe Island is a 47-acre island located in the center… Canoe Island is situated 2 miles southeast of Shaw Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Orcas Village and Friday Harbor.
Orcas Village
Orcas Village is on the southern tip of Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State.Friday Harbor
Friday Harbor is the main city on San Juan Island, the most populous of the San Juan Islands.Shaw Island
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Scom-em-ana” and “Shaws Island”
- Category: landform
- Location: San Juan, Washington, Pacific Northwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
48.5732° or 48° 34′ 24″ north
Longitude
-122.95916° or 122° 57′ 33″ west
Elevation
226 feet (69 metres)
Open location code
84WVH2FR+78
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Shaw Island and Deer Harbor.
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Highlights: Wilding Farm Airport and Ben Nevis.
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