Bellingham topographic map

Name: Bellingham topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, United States (48.68801 -122.53146 48.81741 -122.39871)

Average elevation: 89 m

Minimum elevation: -6 m

Maximum elevation: 540 m

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.511 square miles (79.02 km2), of which, 28.198 square miles (73.03 km2) is land and 2.313 square miles (5.99 km2) is water. The lowest elevations are at sea level along the waterfront. Alabama Hill is one of the higher points in the city at about 500 feet (150 m). Elevations of 800 feet (240 m) are found near Yew Street Hill north of Lake Padden and near Galbraith Mountain. South and eastward of the city limits are taller foothills of the North Cascades mountains. Mount Baker is the largest peak in the local area, with a summit elevation of 10,778 feet (3,285 m) that is only 31 miles (50 km) from Bellingham Bay. Mount Baker is visible from many parts of the city and western Whatcom County. Lake Whatcom forms part of the eastern boundary of the city, while many smaller lakes and wetland areas are found around the region.

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