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1951 Map of Craig A-4

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Craig A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Dall Island and the western reaches of Prince of Wales Island dominate this mid-century maritime survey, revealing a landscape defined by intricate waterways and industrial outposts. The complex shoreline of Tlevak Strait and Meares Passage provides a network of sheltered harbors, including View Cove, which features a Seaplane Base and a Limestone Quarry. These labels suggest the mid-century extraction and transport patterns common in Southeast Alaska's Alexander Archipelago.

Interior terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Thunder Mtn, Bear Mtn, and Cone Mtn, rising above numerous inlets like Sakie Bay and Coco Harbor. Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, with a lone Camp situated near Hook Arm. The presence of Manhattan Lake and Devil Lake underscores the coastal geography where deep-water fjords nearly bisect the landmasses, creating a difficult environment for anything other than sea and air travel.