1950s Maps of Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska

Explore 56 historic maps of Ketchikan Gateway from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Ketchikan Gateway, AK maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Craig B-1, 1953 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Craig C-1, 1966 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Prince Rupert, 1952 Print
    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.

  4. 1951 Map of Bradfield Canal, 1953 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Craig C-1, 1953 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Craig D-1, 1953 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1951 Map of Prince Rupert D-6, 1971 Print
    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.

  8. 1952 Map of Ketchikan, 1953 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1952 Map of Ketchikan B-4, 1954 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Ketchikan C-4, 1954 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1952 Map of Ketchikan C-6, 1954 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1952 Map of Ketchikan D-5, 1963 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1952 Map of Ketchikan D-6, 1964 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1953 Map of Ketchikan C-5, 1954 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1955 Print
    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.

  16. 1953 Map of Ketchikan D-5, 1955 Print
    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.

  17. 1953 Map of Ketchikan D-6, 1955 Print
    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.

  18. 1954 Map of Bradfield Canal
    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.

  19. 1954 Map of Ketchikan B-5, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Ketchikan B-5, 1955 Print
    1954 Ketchikan B-5
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in the mid-fifties is captured here, centered on the busy waterways of the Tongass Narrows. Researchers can locate the Mahoney Mine, the historic Bayview Cem, and early industrial sites like the Cannery.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1954 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Ketchikan B-6, 1960 Print
    1954 Ketchikan B-6
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the mid-fifties is defined by the coastal settlements and industrial outposts lining the Tongass Narrows. Maritime and cultural researchers can trace the development of Ketchikan, the facilities at Wacker, and landmarks like Totem Bight.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1955 Map of Ketchikan A-2, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Ketchikan A-2, 1958 Print
    1955 Ketchikan A-2
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska in the mid-1950s is a landscape of glacial fjords and steep timberland where the sea is the only highway. You can trace early industrial footprints such as the Fish Hatchery (Aband) and a remote Mine along the Red River.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1955 Map of Bradfield canal A-6, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Bradfield canal A-6, 1959 Print
    1955 Bradfield canal A-6
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska's intricate waterways and forested islands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before modern development. Researchers can locate the isolated Cabin at Anan Lagoon and trace the drainage of Anan Lake into Anan Bay.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1955 Map of Bradfield canal B-2, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Bradfield canal B-2, 1959 Print
    1955 Bradfield canal B-2
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Alaska-Canada borderlands near the mid-fifties are depicted here as a pure wilderness of high peaks and alpine lakes. Genealogists and researchers can trace the international boundary near Mt Middleton or locate the headwaters of Canoe Creek and Gracey Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1955 Map of Ketchikan C-3, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Ketchikan C-3, 1959 Print
    1955 Ketchikan C-3
    1959 Print · USGS
    The southern Alaska panhandle is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the dramatic fjords and islands before the era of modern development. Researchers can trace the wild shoreline of Behm Canal past landmarks like New Eddystone Rock and the remote Cabin at Manzanita Bay.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1955 Map of Ketchikan D-2, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Ketchikan D-2, 1959 Print
    1955 Ketchikan D-2
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Ketchikan wilderness in the mid-fifties remains an untouched glacial landscape without a single road or trail. Researchers can trace the high-altitude flow of the Chickamin River and locate the massive Through Glacier in the heart of the Tongass National Forest.
    4 unique versions available

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