Loading map...

1950 Map of Craig B-1

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Craig B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Prince of Wales Island serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, defined by the intricate waterways of Southeast Alaska. The settlement of Kasaan is located on the northern shore of Kasaan Bay, while the smaller outpost of Grindall sits near the eastern tip of Grindall Point. The landscape is dominated by high relief, featuring prominent summits like Clover Mtn and Nipple Butte, which overlook a network of freshwater bodies including Clover Lake and Monie Lake.

Navigational features are heavily documented, from the deep reaches of Cholmondeley Sound to the sheltered Chasina Anchorage. The map reveals the maritime character of the era, noting isolated structures like the Cabin on the northern coast and various points of interest such as Trollers Cove and Sunny Cove. This portion of the Tongass National Forest showcases a rugged coastline where land and sea are deeply intertwined.