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1951 Map of Cordova C-5

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cordova C-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Cordova serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, situated at the edge of Orca Inlet where the waters of Prince William Sound meet the foot of the Heney Range. The landscape is dominated by the transition from deep water channels like Odiak Channel and Orca Channel to the towering peaks of Mt Eyak and Snyder Mtn. The presence of a Cem and a Cannery at Shepard Pt illustrates the early industrial and social foundations of this Alaskan port.

Glacial and mountain runoff feeds into Eyak Lake and several coastal bays, including Simpson Bay and Hartney Bay. The intricate coastline is marked by named landmarks such as Salmo Pt and Hole-in-the-Wall on Hawkins Island, providing a detailed view of the region's maritime geography. Much of the inland terrain falls within the Chugach National Forest, defined by steep ridges and complex drainages like Power Creek and Ibeck Creek.