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1951 Map of Cordova B-1

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cordova B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Chugach National Forest provides the setting for this mid-century topographic survey of the Alaskan coast, where glacial activity and resource extraction define the landscape. The northern portion is dominated by the massive Martin River Glacier and Kushtaka Glacier, while the southern reaches transition into the braided waterways of the Bering River and the expansive Bering Lake.

Evidence of early industrial interest appears at Carbon Camp and a solitary Mine situated near Cunningham Ridge. These small outposts, along with various Trails and a Cabin, highlight the era's remote exploration between the Shockum Mountains and the coast. The map also documents notable landmarks like Mt Hamilton and Monument Mtn, which overlook a network of salmon-bearing waters including Kushtaka Lake and Lake Tokun.