1953 Map of Cordova B-6, 1964 Print
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1953 Map of Cordova B-6

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The maritime approaches to Prince William Sound are defined here by the complex tidal flats of Orca Inlet and the southern reaches of Hawkins Island. Mapping based on 1953 photography illustrates a landscape dominated by shifting shoals and mudflats, where the Hawkins Island Cutoff and Boswell Bay separate major landmasses. Navigation and communication are the primary human signatures on this coastal environment, evidenced by the Whitshed Radio Towers at Pt Whitshed and a Radio Range Sta situated on Strawberry Hill. The presence of Canneries along the shoreline of Hartney Bay highlights the region's historical reliance on the salmon industry. The southern edge of the survey transitions abruptly into the Gulf of Alaska, marked by hazardous coastal points such as Pt Steele and Hook Pt.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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