Shaw Island
A community guide to Shaw Island in Washington, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Washington
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 48.5733, -122.9610
Overview
Shaw Island is a populated place in Washington, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place with population unrecorded in our reference data but with an established presence in Washington. Its position within the broader regional network gives Shaw Island a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Shaw Island sits at approximate coordinates 48.5733 latitude and -122.9610 longitude within Washington. The terrain and natural features around Shaw Island reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Washington road network providing the principal routes in and out.
History
The history of Shaw Island is bound up with the broader story of Washington. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Shaw Island has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Economy and services
The economy of Shaw Island reflects small-scale local commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Washington. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Washington and the United States. Businesses based in Shaw Island draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.