This lovely map of ORCAS ISLAND Puget Sound Washington map are great Seattle gifts of the san juan islands featuring Orcas Island coastal art, orcas art.
Located in the San Juan islands in the Salish sea is an exquisitely researched and painted vintage style map. Orcas Island is uniquely shaped, and depending on whom you ask, it resembles a pair of saddlebags or a horse-shoe. It is a majestic blend of breathtaking shoreline, gin-blue lakes, towering mountain peak, hilly countryside, dense forest, and charming hamlets and villages. Referred to by locals as the "Gem of the San Juans," the 57-square-mile island-dotted sea is located in the San Juan Islands of Washington State and is a display of pristine natural beauty. This quiet and relaxed piece of paradise is a gem because of great locations like Orcas Village, West Sound, Deer Harbor, Eastsound, Olga and Doe Bay. The name Orcas is derived from Horcasitas, the shortened form of the name Juan Vicente de Güemes Pacheco de Padilla y Horcasitas, segundo conde de Revillagigedo), Viceroy of New Spain, 1789-1794. Horcasitas commissioned an exploration expedition of the Pacific Northwest, including a portion of the San Juan Islands in 1791, led by Francisco de Eliza.

This archipelago of forested and rocky islets scattered along the Salish Sea is separated by Eastsound, the largest populated area on Orcas, with Massacre Bay at the southern end and Skull Island neatly tucked away off the coast. The first recorded inhabitants of Orcas, the Coastal Salish tribes, holds Orcas as a sacred place, and Madrona Point is only accessible to Lummi Nation tribal members. The eastern portion of Orcas is a mountainous, lush, heavily forested area, with Douglas firs and enormous cedars. Fresh water lakes such as Twin Lake, Cascade Lake, and Mountain Lake are hotspots for swimming and cliff jumping. The heart of the island is made up of rolling farmland, providing the ideal picture of grazing sheep and horses. The Salish Sea encompasses the Orcas, and is a diverse ecosystem with more than 200 fish species and some 300 species of invertebrates, such as crabs, mussels, nudibranchs.

The natural beauty of Orcas is evident in a popular camping location, Moran State Park, located near Eastsound, and Mount Constitution, towering some 2000 feet, showcases a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding lakes, parklands and smaller islands. Orcas Island offers many great opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, touring the countryside, kayaking coastal waters, hiking the lush forest, day-sailing Deer Harbor, and sightseeing the Judd Cove Preserve and enjoying its beach. Orcas Island is a unique, exquisite jewel that is a natural splendor, ready to be explored and enjoyed to the fullest.

"Due to the unique nature of our maps all sizes are approximate. Please do not purchase a frame until you receive the map and measure it. " Great River Arts started its journey in 2006 when Lisa Middleton began restoring and painting historical French maps of the Mississippi River. Art collectors and interior designers loved the subtle enchantment of the gently painted maps, and demand for her restored and painted historic maps quickly spread across the country.

Her historical map collection rapidly developed into custom map services for private estates, resorts, lakes, public lands, and regional attractions-all with the vintage charm of Lisa's earlier works, applying borders, cartouches, and fonts found in historic maps from the 1850's and earlier.

Each piece of art created by Lisa is the result of an in-depth, collaborative process between cartographers, architects, colorists and professional researchers. An intrepid traveler, Lisa continues to paint originals and work with her design team from the road and her home base near Glacier National Park, Montana. She pursues new map suggestions and collaborations every day. Please stay updated on Lisa's newest maps and travels at facebook.com/greatriverarts!

*While great care was taken to produce this map, the information was derived from digital databases from various sources. Great River Arts cannot be responsible for errors, omissions, or positional accuracy in our custom map designs other than our intent to provide fascinating information and a delightful memory. Historical maps often contain misspellings and information that might not be accurate. Neither genre should be used for navigation. The user of this map bears full responsibility for his or her safety of person and equipment. There is no warranty, expressed or implied that this map is suitable for an particular purpose. We do appreciate you letting us know of any errors or suggestions at [email protected] Let us help you with our unique custom map design services.Full refund if returned in original condition within 14 days. Buyer pays return shipping.