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1950 Map of Cordova A-1

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Cordova A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Controller Bay and the coastal wetlands of the Alaskan shoreline dominate this 1950 survey, capturing a landscape where the Bering River and Nichawak River meet the Gulf of Alaska. The map reveals the early industrial and transit history of the region, specifically marking the Chilkat settlement and the Cannery (Aband) near the mouth of Chilkat Creek. These labels point to the shifting economic life of the coast before mid-century revisions.

Protection and isolation characterize the terrain, with much of the northern portion defined by the Don Miller Hills and the Chugach National Forest. The complex tidal environment is meticulously detailed, from the sweeping Okalee Spit to the navigational hazards of Kanak Island and the various sloughs like Kwinlatah Slough that lace the marshes. Local landmarks including VABM Ber 1552 and Uslm 880 provide essential reference points for this coastal wilderness.