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1950 Map of Cordova C-6

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Cordova C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Port Gravina and the northern reaches of Hawkins Island dominate this coastal survey of the Prince William Sound region. The landscape is characterized by deep glacial fjords and intricate waterways, where narrow passages like Canoe Passage separate major island masses from the mainland. The 1950 topography reveals a coastline defined by industrial and maritime utility, showing numerous triangulation stations such as VABM Native and VABM Sheep Pt used for coastal navigation and mapping.

Freshwater systems including Sahlin Lake and its corresponding Sahlin Falls drain into the tidal waters of Sheep Bay, illustrating the rapid transition from alpine elevations to sea level. Coastal features like Whiskey Cove, Comfort Cove, and the sheltered Windy Bay highlight the complex shoreline that supported local fishing and transit before the mid-century. The map also captures the hydrography of Orca Bay and the entrance to Orca Inlet, critical corridors for the maritime economy of the Cordova area.