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1948 Map of Craig A-5

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Suemez Island and Baker Island dominate the northern margins of this 1948 survey, where the terrestrial edge of the Tongass National Forest meets the open Pacific Ocean. This coastal landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the steep elevations of the Alexander Archipelago to deep maritime waters, notably within the expanse of Bucareli Bay. The map provides a rare look at the outlying Forrester Island National Wildlife Refuge at Wolf Rock, illustrating the isolation of these island outposts before modern satellite mapping. Navigational landmarks like Cape Bartolome and Cape Felix stand as sentinel points for the mariners and fishermen who historically worked these waters, while smaller features like Arena Cove and Lontana Pt indicate the fine-grained topographical detail captured by photogrammetric methods in the late 1940s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain