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 rests as a gentle, verdant presence within the San Juan Archipelago, its land a mosaic of meadows and woodlands that spill toward the cerulean embrace of Puget Sound, a mere mile distant. 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 a quiet study in subtle elevation changes, marked by the presence of Spencer Lake, a tranquil expanse mirroring the often-overcast sky, its shores fringed with reeds that sway in the persistent sea breeze. The air itself carries a damp, evergreen scent, a constant reminder of the rain-kissed forests that cloak much of its interior, and the distant, formidable line of the Cascade Range, a hazy blue promise on the horizon. The San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve encompasses Blakely Island, a designation that imbues its very existence with a sense of stewardship, a silent agreement with the surrounding waters and the creatures that navigate them. The island’s history is a quieter narrative than many of its island neighbors, its economy historically tied to the land and the sea in a less industrialized fashion. For generations, fishing and small-scale agriculture have sustained its residents, a way of life that fosters a deep connection to the seasons and the tides. While Cascade Creek, a mere four miles away, and its namesake Cascade Falls, offer glimpses of the region's more dramatic hydrological features, Blakely Island’s character is defined by its more intimate relationship with the Sound. The San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve not only protects the marine life offshore but also influences the island’s terrestrial ecology, encouraging a mindful approach to land use. This deliberate preservation allows for a unique quality of quietude, where the loudest sounds are often the calls of seabirds and the gentle lapping of waves against unseen shores, a subtle counterpoint to the broader hum of island life in the Puget Sound.

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.