1951 Map of Cordova B-6

About this map

Orca Inlet serves as a central waterway in this coastal survey, dividing the substantial landmasses of Hawkins Island and the mainland. The landscape is defined by the proximity of the Heney Range to the shoreline, where tidal flats like Hartney Bay and extensive mud shoals dictate the navigation patterns of the early 1950s. Near the settlement of Whitshed, the map identifies Canneries and Radio Towers, indicating the industrial and communication infrastructure vital to the region's maritime economy. To the south, Hinchinbrook Island features prominent landmarks such as Strawberry Hill and Pt Bentinck, guarding the entrance to Boswell Bay. The presence of a Radio Range Sta on the island's eastern point underscores the area's significance for regional air and sea navigation during the postwar era. This document preserves the precise shoreline and topographic details before minor revisions altered the recorded coastal profile in later decades.