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1948 Map of Craig A-4

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Craig A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Dall Island dominates this mid-century maritime survey, showcasing the complex coastline of Southeast Alaska within the Prince of Wales Island archipelago. The map details a landscape defined by deep water inlets such as Manhattan Arm and Sakie Bay, which carve into the island's interior. High peaks like Bear Mtn and Thunder Mtn rise sharply from the shoreline, while smaller interior bodies of water including Manhattan Lake and Devil Lake are tucked into the drainages.

Industrial activity in the Alexander Archipelago is represented by a Limestone Quarry located near View Cove on the eastern side of the island. The chart also documents maritime hazards and navigation points through the Tlevak Strait and Meares Passage, naming distinctive landmarks such as The Sentinels, Hole-in-the-Wall, and Halibut Nose that served as critical reference points for coastal pilots.