Old Maps of Petersburg, Alaska for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Petersburg with 18 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Petersburg has changed over the decades.


Petersburg, AK maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Petersburg C-3, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Petersburg C-3, 1958 Print
    1948 Petersburg C-3
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mitkof Island and the Lindenberg Peninsula appear here in the late 1940s, mapped during an era of experimental agriculture and coastal navigation. Researchers can trace maritime landmarks like the Tonka (Aband) dock, the Alaska Experimental Fur Farm, and Hoffman Anchorage.

  2. 1952 Map of Petersburg, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Petersburg, 1953 Print
    1952 Petersburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska's intricate Alexander Archipelago comes to life in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of remote island settlements and maritime corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal life in Petersburg and Wrangell, or locate early industry at Shakan and regional Mines.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Petersburg C-3, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Petersburg C-3, 1964 Print
    1953 Petersburg C-3
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mitkof Island and the Wrangell Narrows are shown here during the early 1950s as maritime industry and island infrastructure expanded. Researchers can locate specialized sites like the Alaska Experimental Fur Farm, Papkes Landing, and the original route of the Mitkof Highway.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Petersburg, 1966 Print
    1960 Map of Petersburg, 1966 Print
    1960 Petersburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska's maritime landscape is captured here in the mid-1900s, showcasing the intricate island networks of the Alexander Archipelago. Researchers can trace historic shorelines and island settlements from Petersburg and Kake to the Wrangell Cemetery and the Stikine River.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Petersburg D-3, 1966 Print
    1961 Map of Petersburg D-3, 1966 Print
    1961 Petersburg D-3
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska at the start of the 1960s centers on the bustling maritime hub of Petersburg along the Wrangell Narrows. Researchers can trace the waterfront infrastructure of the era, from the Seaplane Airport to the outlying settlements of West Petersburg and Doyhof.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1992 Map of Petersburg D-3 SW
    1992 Map of Petersburg D-3 SW
    1992 Petersburg D-3 SW
    1992 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska’s maritime character is on full display here in the early nineties, centered on the vital passage of Wrangell Narrows. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Petersburg, find the town Cem, and locate coastal landmarks like Hammer Slough and Sasby Island.

  7. 1992 Map of Petersburg C-3 NW
    1992 Map of Petersburg C-3 NW
    1992 Petersburg C-3 NW
    1992 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska’s maritime corridors come to life in the 1990s as this survey traces the intricate shoreline of the Wrangell Narrows. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Tonka (Site), explore the layout of Papkes Landing, and trace the path of the Mitkof Highway.

  8. 1992 Map of Petersburg C-3 NE
    1992 Map of Petersburg C-3 NE
    1992 Petersburg C-3 NE
    1992 Print · USGS
    Mitkof Island in the early nineties features the rugged overlap of the Tongass National Forest and the waters of Frederick Sound. Genealogists and researchers can trace the coastal Petersburg Corporate Boundary and the interior Three Lakes Recreation Area near Sand Lake.

  9. 1995 Map of Petersburg D-3
    1995 Map of Petersburg D-3
    1995 Petersburg D-3
    1995 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska's maritime character is on full display in the 1990s as the Alaska Marine Highway connects islands and inlets. Researchers can locate the waterfront footprints of Petersburg, Kupreanof, and Scow Bay or trace inland trails to the Ravens Roost Cabin.

  10. 2017 Map of Petersburg C-3 NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Petersburg C-3 NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Petersburg C-3 NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Petersburg, including Petersburg Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Petersburg D-3 SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Petersburg D-3 SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Petersburg D-3 SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Petersburg, including Petersburg Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2017 Map of Petersburg D-3 SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Petersburg D-3 SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Petersburg D-3 SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Petersburg, including Kupreanof, Scow Bay, and other nearby areas

  13. 2017 Map of Petersburg C-3 NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Petersburg C-3 NW, 2017 Print
    2017 Petersburg C-3 NW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Petersburg, including Petersburg Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Petersburg C-3 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Petersburg C-3 NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Petersburg C-3 NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The coastal waters and timberlands near Petersburg are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intricate shoreline of the Wrangell Narrows. You can trace modern access routes and maritime landmarks like Papkes Landing Road, Halfmoon Anchorage, and the California Boulder Patch.

  15. 2021 Map of Petersburg D-3 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Petersburg D-3 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Petersburg D-3 SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Petersburg, including Petersburg Borough, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2021 Map of Petersburg C-3 NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Petersburg C-3 NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Petersburg C-3 NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The coastal wilderness of the Alexander Archipelago is captured here in the early twenty-first century as the forest meets the sea. Researchers can trace the network of timber and recreation routes like Three Lakes Loop, Forty Dollar, and Claptrap Trl.

  17. 2021 Map of Petersburg D-3 SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Petersburg D-3 SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Petersburg D-3 SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The maritime communities of Petersburg and Kupreanof are shown in 2021 as they navigate the tidal waters of Wrangell Narrows. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town grid near the Petersburg Courthouse or locate the Petersburg Memorial Cem.

  18. 2024 Map of Petersburg D-3 SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Petersburg D-3 SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Petersburg D-3 SE
    2024 Print · USGS
    The community of Petersburg and the neighboring Frederick Point are documented here during the mid-2020s. Researchers can trace the coastal layout near Petersburg or locate landmarks like Horn Mtn and McDonald Islands.

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