Whatcom County, Washington, USA

Whatcom County lies in northwestern Washington along the Canadian border. It extends from the Strait of Georgia eastward into the North Cascade Range, with Mount Baker prominent in its mountainous landscape. Established in 1854, the county has its seat in Bellingham. Lumber milling, salmon fishing and farming shaped its early economy. The area is the traditional home of the Lummi, Nooksack, Semiahmoo and Samish peoples.