1950s Maps of Thorne Bay, Alaska

Explore 2 historic maps of Thorne Bay 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Thorne Bay's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Thorne Bay, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Craig C-2, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Craig C-2, 1953 Print
    1951 Craig C-2
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska's Kasaan Peninsula in the early fifties was a hub of maritime industry and mineral extraction within the Tongass National Forest. Historians can trace the legacy of copper and gold mining at the Salt Chuck Mine, explore the Cannery at Kasaan, or locate Indian Cabins along the Karta River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Craig, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Craig, 1959 Print
    1957 Craig
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska’s intricate archipelago is revealed in the mid-1950s, detailing a coastal economy driven by remote mines and fishing outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in Craig, Hydaburg, and Klawak, or locate former sites like Tuxekan and the Salt Chuck Mine.
    3 unique versions available

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