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1983 Map of Cordova C-5 SW

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Cordova C-5 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Cordova serves as the central hub of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape meets the complex waterways of Orca Inlet. The settlement is intricately mapped, showing the proximity of the Ferry Terminal to the town's core, along with the Municipal Airport situated between the community and the shores of Eyak Lake. To the east, the Copper River Highway traces the edge of the lake, providing a vital link through the mountainous terrain dominated by Mount Eyak and the Heney Range.

Marine navigation is a primary focus, detailing the transit routes of The Narrows and Odiak Channel that separate the mainland from Hawkins Island. The map reveals the industrial and transport footprint of the early 1980s, including Gravel Pits near Eccles Creek and a Radio Tower (KLAM). This topographic study captures a period of established infrastructure in a region defined by its reliance on both sea and air connectivity.