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1952 Map of Cordova C-8

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Cordova C-8
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Goose Island and the northeast reaches of Prince William Sound define this coastal survey, which documents the maritime landscape of the Chugach National Forest in the early 1950s. The map highlights specific navigational points and coastal landmarks including Knowles Head and Porcupine Pt.

Coastal activity is concentrated near Snug Corner Cove, where a cluster of Cabins suggests seasonal or frontier habitation at the water's edge. The bathymetric data, compiled from USC&GS charts, provides detailed soundings across the sound, contrasting the deep waters with the rocky outcrops of Gull Island. This record captures a specific moment of mid-century Alaskan wilderness prior to more modern development.