Blakely Island Washington Map

About Blakely Island, Washington

Blakely Island is a locality in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 100. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Blakely Island is located at 48.5629°N, 122.7982°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98222.

Blakely Island rises from the salt-heavy air of the Pacific Northwest as a rugged terrain of dense conifers and jagged rock, defined by its intimate proximity to the tides of Puget Sound. It lies 9.2 miles west-northwest of Anacortes, WA (from Anacortes, WA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 7.7 miles southeast of Orcas Island. The island’s topography is characterized by steep, forested slopes and sheltered coves that hold the cool, gray light of the season, while the distant, snow-dusted silhouette of the Cascade Range anchors the eastern horizon. Within the quietude of this landscape, the land remains a sanctuary, as Blakely Island exists entirely within the San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve, ensuring that its wild character remains undisturbed by the frantic pace of the mainland. History on Blakely Island moves at the cadence of the tides, shifting from its early days of timber harvesting and agriculture to its current status as a private, protected enclave where the local economy is defined by stewardship rather than extraction. The air here carries the scent of cedar and brine, a reminder of the complex ecosystem that thrives just a few miles from the currents of Cascade Creek or the distant, hidden rush of Cascade Falls. Life on Blakely Island favors the observant, where the stillness of the woods is rarely broken, save for the occasional transit of a small craft across the water or the seasonal migration of birds. Even as the modern world turns, the island remains a singular point of focus, disconnected from the busier shores yet deeply tethered to the rhythms of the water and the enduring, silent presence of the protected forest.

About This Blakely Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blakely Island, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.562863, -122.798235. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Blakely Island and San Juan County.

Detailed location data for Blakely Island includes the ZIP code (98222), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of San Juan County (Friday Harbor), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Blakely Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.