Iron Chink
historic site
There is little doubt the name Iron Chink was a racist and pejorative phrase. However when it was invented it greatly automatized the salmon canning process. From a worker processing two fish per minute, the machine 110 fish per minute.
- 20.6 mi off the JCT SR 5 VIC BELLINGHAM TO AUSTIN PASS VIC MT BAKER
- 21.4 mi off the JCT SR 530 VIC ARLINGTON TO CANADIAN BORDER
- 22.3 mi off the JCT SR 5 VIC BURLINGTON TO JCT SR 5 VIC BELLINGHAM
- 23.8 mi off the JCT SR 542 VIC KENDALL TO JCT SR 9 AT CANADIAN BORDER
Overlooks nearby
- Inspiration Point · 24 mi
- Madrone Crest Viewpoint · 25 mi
- Burnout knob · 28 mi
- Chuckanut Drive Heritage Marker · 29 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:15 | 18:42 | 19:24 |
| June solstice | 05:08 | 20:30 | 21:20 |
| September equinox | 06:58 | 18:29 | 19:11 |
| December solstice | 08:03 | 15:21 | 16:17 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
48.97909, -122.79096
Elevation 5 m (modelled from terrain)