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1950 Map of Cordova C-6

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Cordova C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Hawkins Island dominates the southern landscape of this 1950 coastal survey, separated from the mainland by the intricate waters of Canoe Passage. The map documents a complex coastline where the glacial waters of Orca Bay meet deep inlets like Sheep Bay and Simpson Bay. Inland, the terrain is defined by dramatic elevations and drainage systems such as Sahlin Creek flowing from Sahlin Lake into Sahlin Lagoon.

Strategic maritime points are marked by numerous triangulation stations, including VABM Native 22 and VABM Simpson 2 6, which served as critical fixed points for early mid-century mapping. From Comfort Cove to the mouth of the Sheep River, the sheet captures the raw maritime geography of the Prince William Sound region before modern development, noting small landmarks like Gatherer Rock and Piledriver Rock that remain essential for local navigation and coastal history.