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1955 Map of Bradfield canal B-6

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Bradfield canal B-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Tongass National Forest dominates this mid-century survey of the Alaskan coastline near Wrangell. The map documents the immense ice and water systems of the region, featuring Nelson Glacier in the northwest and the tidal drainage of Aaron Creek. Along the southwestern edge, the eastern shore of Wrangell Island is visible across Blake Channel, marked by prominent coastal features like Capel Pt.

Remote interior waterways, including Marten Lake, Marten Upper Lake, and Campbell Lake, are interspersed among unnamed peaks and the braided path of the Harding River. The map highlights a landscape of heavy glaciation and steep drainage, where Berg Creek and Oerns Creek carve through the coastal mountains toward the sea. This record captures the unpopulated wilderness of the Panhandle before significant modern development, emphasizing the natural topography and maritime landmarks used by 1950s navigators and surveyors.