Map of Island County, Washington

Island County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, its population was 86,857. Its county seat is Coupeville, while its largest city is Oak Harbor.

The county’s name reflects the fact that it is composed entirely of islands. It contains two large islands, Whidbey and Camano, and seven smaller islands (Baby, Ben Ure, Deception, Kalamut, Minor, Smith, and Strawberry). Island County was created out of Thurston County on December 22, 1852, by the legislature of Oregon Territory, and is the eighth-oldest county in Washington. It originally encompassed what are now Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and San Juan Counties.

Island County comprises the Oak Harbor, Washington Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the SeattleTacoma, WA Combined Statistical Area.

Island County overview:
Name:Island County
FIPS code:53-029
State:Washington
Founded:1852
Seat:Coupeville
Largest city:Oak Harbor
Total Area:517 sq mi (1,340 km²)
Land Area:208 sq mi (540 km²)
Total Population:86,857
Population Density:381/sq mi (147/km²)

Island County location map. Where is Island County?

Island County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Island County.
Location of Island County in the the United States.
Island County location on the Washington map. Where is Island County.
Location of Island County in Washington.

Island County Road Map

Island CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Island County, Washington. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 517 square miles (1,340 km), of which 208 square miles (540 km) is land and 309 square miles (800 km) (60%) is water. It is the second smallest county in Washington by land area after San Juan, and second smallest by total area after Wahkiakum.

Geographic features

  • Puget Sound
  • Strait of Juan de Fuca
  • Whidbey Island
  • Camano Island
  • Saratoga Passage

National protected areas

  • Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (part)
  • Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve

Island County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Island County, Washington
Island County Topo map.

Island County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Island County, Washington
Island County satellite map.

Island County Outline Map

Outline Map of Island County, Washington
Island County outline map.

See also

Map of Washington State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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