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1951 Map of Cordova

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

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Cordova and its complex coastal surroundings serve as the anchor for this 1951 coastal survey, which details the maritime and aviation infrastructure of the post-war era. The port's development is evident near Orca Inlet, supported by the Cordova Airport and the nearby settlement of Orca. The map reveals a landscape defined by deep glacial fjords and sheltered bays like Port Fidalgo and Orca Bay, where historical fishing and transport patterns shaped local settlements.

Farther east, the map captures the transition from the rugged coast to the deltaic regions near Alaganik and the coastal site of Katalla. These locations, along with the former trading site at Nuchek on Hawkins Island, offer genealogists and historians a clear view of the area's human geography before modern shifts in population centers. The proximity of the National Forest Boundary highlights the intersection of commerce and conservation that has long characterized this stretch of the Gulf of Alaska.