Chugach National Forest dominates the terrain of this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the sea deeply carves into the shoreline of Prince William Sound. The map reveals a complex interface of land and water, defined by the protected waters of Port Gravina and smaller inlets like Olsen Bay and Parshas Bay. These coastal features suggest a region shaped by maritime access and the natural resources of the forest. Near Parshas Point and the secluded Comfort Cove, the topography rises sharply from the waterline, illustrating the steep coastal mountains characteristic of the Valdez-Cordova region. The absence of roads or developed settlements highlights the wilderness character of the area, where the primary landmarks are the natural points and coves that have long guided maritime navigation through the sound.
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1948 · Cordova
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Cordova C-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Cordova C-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Cordova D-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Cordova
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Cordova D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Cordova D-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova C-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova C-7
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cordova D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360