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1948 Map of Craig A-5

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Craig A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Suemez Island and its southwestern coastline dominate the northeastern corner of this coastal survey, where the Alexander Archipelago meets the open Pacific Ocean. This maritime environment is defined by its extreme points of land, including Cape Felix and the southern tip of Baker Island at Cape Bartolome. The charts reflect the hydrographic depth of Bucareli Bay and the surrounding waters, where bathymetric soundings indicate the steep drop-offs of the continental shelf.

Isolated landforms like Wolf Rock stand as hazards to navigation south of the primary islands, emphasizing the maritime character of the region during the late 1940s. Much of the terrestrial area is encompassed by the Forrester I Bird Refuge, a significant conservation boundary established in these outer reaches. Localized features such as Arena Cove and Lontana Pt provide specific landmarks for mariners navigating the intricate shoreline between the islands and the open sea.