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1951 Map of Craig A-3

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Craig A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Hydaburg stands as the primary settlement on this portion of Prince of Wales Island, situated along the eastern shore of Sukkwan Strait. This 1951 field-checked survey reveals a focused maritime economy, evidenced by the Seaplane Base and proximity to Saltery Pt. The detailed inset of the town site shows local infrastructure including a Church and a Water Tank, while the broader landscape is dominated by the intricate waterways of Cordova Bay and Hetta Inlet.

The coastal geography is defined by numerous smaller landmasses like Sukkwan Island and Goat Island, separated by channels such as South Pass and North Pass. To the south, the interior of the islands remains largely unsettled, characterized by inland water bodies like Sukkwan Lake and Kasook Lake. This map provides a clear record of the region's topography before the formalization of modern land boundaries in the late 20th century.