1951 Map of Cordova B-6

About this map

Orca Inlet serves as the central maritime corridor for this coastal region, separating Hawkins Island from the Heney Range on the mainland. The 1951 aerial surveys reveal a landscape defined by seasonal industry and essential coastal navigation, anchored by Canneries at the mouth of Hartney Bay. These operations, paired with the Seaplane Base on Hinchinbrook Island and several radio facilities like the Radio Range Sta, underscore the territory's reliance on air and sea travel before the expansion of permanent road networks. Beyond the industrialized points, the map traces the intricate maze of the Hawkins Island Cutoff and the protected waters of Boswell Bay. Points of navigational importance such as Pt Whitshed and Pt Bentinck mark the transition into the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska, while small landmarks like Strawberry Hill and Mummy I provide orientation for those navigating these frequently silted tidal flats.