Old Maps of Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska

1. 1948 Map of Prince Rupert D-6, 1957 Print

   

   1948 Prince Rupert D-6

   1957 Print · USGS

   The southeastern coast of Prince of Wales Island is documented here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by maritime access and forestry. Researchers can locate isolated signs of development like the mine and cabins tucked into the shores of McLean Arm.

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4. 1948 Map of Ketchikan A-6, 1957 Print

   

   1948 Ketchikan A-6

   1957 Print · USGS

   Southeast Alaska's coastal wilderness comes into focus in the late 1940s, mapping the rugged shores of Gravina Island and Prince of Wales Island. Maritime researchers can trace old anchorages and landmarks like Sawmill, Cabin, and Dall Head.

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7. 1948 Map of Ketchikan C-5, 1964 Print

   

   1948 Ketchikan C-5

   1964 Print · USGS

   Revillagigedo Island in the late 1940s was a landscape of remote coastal outposts and vital salmon-bearing waterways. Researchers can locate the settlement of Loring, the Black Bear Observation Post, and the Fish Hatchery along the Naha River corridor.

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10. 1949 Map of Ketchikan C-6, 1964 Print

    

    1949 Ketchikan C-6

    1964 Print · USGS

    The Southeast Alaskan coastline in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by remote mining operations and maritime navigation. Local historians can trace the sites of the Gold Standard Mine, Alaska Gold Mtn Mines, and cultural landmarks like the Indian Graves near Naha Bay.

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13. 1949 Map of Ketchikan B-4, 1964 Print

    

    1949 Ketchikan B-4

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southeast Alaska's intricate coastline is documented here in the mid-twentieth century as mining and maritime survey efforts shaped the region. Local researchers can locate the Sealavel Mine (Aband) and trace water routes through Thorne Arm and Ella Lake.

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16. 1949 Map of Craig B-1, 1965 Print

    

    1949 Craig B-1

    1965 Print · USGS

    Prince of Wales Island and the Alexander Archipelago are captured in the late 1940s, showing a remote maritime landscape before modern infrastructure. Trace secluded waterways like Cholmondeley Sound and landmarks such as Nipple Butte and Grindall Island.

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19. 1949 Map of Craig D-1, 1965 Print

    

    1949 Craig D-1

    1965 Print · USGS

    Ernest Sound and the Cleveland Peninsula are mapped here just after the war, showing the maritime routes of Southeast Alaska. Trace coastal industry and outposts at the Cannery and remote Cabin sites near Vixen Inlet and Union Bay.

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22. 1950 Map of Craig B-1, 1953 Print

    

    1950 Craig B-1

    1953 Print · USGS

    The maritime landscape of Prince of Wales Island is captured here in the early fifties, showcasing the intricate shoreline of the Tongass National Forest. Researchers can trace historic coastal landmarks and protected inlets like Chasina Anchorage, Saltery Cove, and Clover Lake.

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25. 1950 Map of Craig C-1, 1966 Print

    

    1950 Craig C-1

    1966 Print · USGS

    The rugged coastlines of the Cleveland Peninsula and Prince of Wales Island are captured here in the mid-century era. Historians can trace the legacy of local mining at Sleeping Beauty Mine and locate the site of the former settlement at Hadley.

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28. 1951 Map of Prince Rupert, 1952 Print

    

    1951 Prince Rupert

    1952 Print · USGS

    The coastal frontier of Southeast Alaska is captured here in the early fifties, showing the intricate waterways of the Dixon Entrance. Researchers can locate isolated outposts like the Cannery and Vancouver, or trace the rugged coastlines of Duke Island and the Percy Islands.

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31. 1951 Map of Bradfield Canal, 1953 Print

    

    1951 Bradfield Canal

    1953 Print · USGS

    Southeast Alaska in the early fifties reveals a landscape of massive glaciers and remote waterways along the Canadian border. Researchers can locate early industrial sites like the Riverside Mine and coastal landmarks such as Anan Lagoon or the Government Cabin.

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34. 1951 Map of Craig C-1, 1953 Print

    

    1951 Craig C-1

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Cleveland Peninsula and Prince of Wales Island are shown in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of maritime outposts and dormant mining camps. Genealogists and researchers can trace the abandoned site of Hadley and several inactive operations like the Mamie Mine or Sleeping Beauty Mine.

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37. 1951 Map of Craig D-1, 1953 Print

    

    1951 Craig D-1

    1953 Print · USGS

    Southeast Alaska’s intricate coastline is charted here in the early fifties, detailing the deep waters and islands of the Alexander Archipelago. Researchers can locate remote coastal sites like Cannery (Aband) and family-named landmarks like Petersen Is and Mt Burnett.

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40. 1951 Map of Prince Rupert D-6, 1971 Print

    

    1951 Prince Rupert D-6

    1971 Print · USGS

    Southeast Alaska's rugged Prince of Wales Island coast is captured here in the early fifties, showing a remote world of deep inlets and isolated outposts. Researchers can locate coastal cabins, a remote mine near Mc Lean Arm, and landmarks like Mc Lean Pt.

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43. 1952 Map of Ketchikan, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Ketchikan

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Ketchikan region of Southeast Alaska is mapped here in the early fifties, documenting the remote settlements and deep-water inlets of the southern panhandle. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Ketchikan, Metlakatla, and Saxman alongside lonely backcountry cabins.

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46. 1952 Map of Ketchikan B-4, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Ketchikan B-4

    1954 Print · USGS

    Revillagigedo Island in the early fifties shows a wilderness of fjords and mountain peaks before Alaska achieved statehood. Local historians can trace the remnants of maritime industry at the Sealevel Mine (Aband) or locate the isolated Cabin near Gokachin Lakes.

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49. 1952 Map of Ketchikan C-4, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Ketchikan C-4

    1954 Print · USGS

    Southeast Alaska in the early fifties shows a rugged landscape of mountains and water across Revillagigedo Island and the Tongass National Forest. Researchers can trace isolated wilderness outposts including several Shelter Cabins, the Gaging Sta at Ella Lake, and the expansive waters of Lake Grace.

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52. 1952 Map of Ketchikan C-6, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Ketchikan C-6

    1954 Print · USGS

    Coastal Southeast Alaska in the early fifties shows a wilderness of islands and waterways shaped by the gold mining industry. Researchers can trace the locations of the Gold Standard Mine (Inactive), the Alaska-Gold Mtn Mines, and isolated structures like the Cabin at Helm Bay.

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55. 1952 Map of Ketchikan D-5, 1963 Print

    

    1952 Ketchikan D-5

    1963 Print · USGS

    Southeast Alaska's intricate coastline is mapped here in the early fifties, showing the isolated outposts and remote waterways of the Alexander Archipelago. Researchers can locate the Seaplane Ramp at Bell Island Hot Springs or trace the drainage from Lake Shelokum to Bailey Bay.

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58. 1952 Map of Ketchikan D-6, 1964 Print

    

    1952 Ketchikan D-6

    1964 Print · USGS

    The Ketchikan region in the early fifties reveals a remote maritime landscape of deep inlets and isolated coastal stations. Genealogists and historians can locate the Fish Hatchery (Aband) at Yes Bay and the Lighthouse Reserve along the Behm Canal.

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61. 1953 Map of Ketchikan C-5, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Ketchikan C-5

    1954 Print · USGS

    Revillagigedo Island in the early 1950s was a landscape of remote outposts and coastal inlets. Researchers can locate the settlement of Loring, the Fish Hatchery (Aban'd) at Heckman Lake, and the Black Bear Observation Post near Roosevelt Lagoon.

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64. 1953 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Ketchikan B-6

    1955 Print · USGS

    Coastal life in Southeast Alaska comes into focus in the mid-fifties as industry and wilderness meet along the Tongass Narrows. Trace the early layout of Ketchikan, locate the Cannery at Wards Cove, and find the US Coast Guard Station at Point Higgins.

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67. 1953 Map of Ketchikan D-5, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Ketchikan D-5

    1955 Print · USGS

    Coastal life in Southeast Alaska centered on isolated outposts and intricate waterways in the years following World War II. Researchers can locate remote cabins and early infrastructure like the Bell Island Hot Springs and its Seaplane Ramp.

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70. 1953 Map of Ketchikan D-6, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Ketchikan D-6

    1955 Print · USGS

    Southeast Alaska's maritime landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged coastline of the Cleveland Peninsula. Historians can trace early regional footprints at the Fish Hatchery (Aban'd) and the Lighthouse Reserve near Yes Bay.

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73. 1954 Map of Bradfield Canal

    

    1954 Bradfield Canal

    1954 Print · USGS

    Southeast Alaska's glacial fjords and high peaks are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of the maritime economy and the deep wilderness. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Riverside Mine, the Cannery, and the Government Cabin.

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