Thatcher San Juan County, Washington
Mapped Location
Thatcher: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Thatcher
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Thatcher
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Thatcher | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Thatcher
References to Thatcher that document the origin of its place name
THATCHER PASS, a waterway between Blakely and Decatur Islands, in the east central part of San Juan County, was, in 1841, made a part of "Macedonian Crescent" on the Wilkes Expedition chart. It was changed in 1854 by the United States Coast Survey. See Lopez Sound. A postoffice on the west shore of Blakely Island is called Thatcher.
Related Catalog Titles
A Bibliography for Thatcher, San Juan County, Washington
Blakely Island in time by JoAnn Roe
Blakely Island is typical of many other islands in the San Juans and adjacent Gulf Islands of Canada. What is fascinating is that pioneers found them in their isolated maritime settings, made homes and schools, and developed a living for families. In the late 20th century, several of the islands such as Blakely have become sites for vacation homes, as well. The author tells a lively tale of the people, both pioneers and modern dwellers, who have dealt with the problems inherent in island life, especialy an island accessed only by air or sea. Read about the Spencer Mill, winter storms, humorous interactions with animals, pranks, early air services, and environmental and political issues--P. [4] of cover
v, 151 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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San Juan County
- Argyle
- Beach Haven
- Buckhorn
- Camp Orkila
- Decatur
- Deer Harbor
- Doe Bay
- Dolphin
- Eastsound
- Town of Friday Harbor
- Islandale
- Lakedale
- Lopez
- Olga
- Orcas
- Port Stanley
- Prevost
- Richardson
- Roche Harbor
- Rosario
- Sea Acre
- Shaw Island
- Thatcher
- Waldron
- West Beach
- West Sound
- Yacht Haven
Political Boundaries
Last updated: 2025-09-23