Old Maps of Whale Pass, Alaska for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Whale Pass with 7 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 Whale Pass has changed over the decades.


Whale Pass, AK maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Petersburg A-4, 1964 Print
    1949 Map of Petersburg A-4, 1964 Print
    1949 Petersburg A-4
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska's intricate coastline and dense forests are captured here at mid-century, before the development of modern road systems. Researchers can trace the waterborne paths through Whale Passage or locate the site of Camp Taylor (Aband).
    3 unique versions available

  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 A-4, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Petersburg A-4, 1954 Print
    1953 Petersburg A-4
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeast Alaska's intricate Alexander Archipelago is captured here in the early fifties, showing the water-dependent landscape of the Tongass National Forest. Researchers can trace the coastal site of Camp Taylor (Aband) or locate landmarks like El Capitan Peak and Neck Lake.
    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. 1994 Map of Petersburg A-4, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Petersburg A-4, 1998 Print
    1994 Petersburg A-4
    1998 Print · USGS
    Prince of Wales Island and the Tongass National Forest are shown in the 1990s as the timber industry and wilderness management shaped the coast. Researchers can trace land use near Whale Pass, El Capitan Work Center, and Camp Taylor (Site).

  6. 2017 Map of Petersburg A-4 SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Petersburg A-4 SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Petersburg A-4 SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Whale Pass, including Unorganized Borough, Prince of Wales-Hyder, and other nearby areas

  7. 2021 Map of Petersburg A-4 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Petersburg A-4 SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Petersburg A-4 SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Prince of Wales Island coastline comes into focus in this recent survey, showcasing the maritime community and its surrounding timberlands. Trace the local geography around Whale Pass, from the shores of Neck Lake to the trails of the Sarkar Canoe Route Trl.

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