Shaw Island

Shaw Island is the smallest of the four 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.
  • Island
  • …lies at an elevation of around 230 feet (70 metres)
  • Also known as
    “Scom-em-ana”
    “Shaws Island”

Places of Interest Nearby

Discover Blind Island Marine State Park and Canoe Island.
Island
is a 47-acre island located in the center…
2 miles southeast of Shaw Island

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Orcas Village and Friday Harbor.
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Latitude
48.5732° or 48° 34′ 24″ north
Longitude
-122.95916° or 122° 57′ 33″ west
Open location code
84WVH2FR+78
Geo­Names ID

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