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1948 Map of Craig B-5

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

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The archipelago of the Tongass National Forest comes into focus through this detailed coastal survey, showing a network of islands and protected ports in the late 1940s. Named points of land such as Pt San Roque and Pt Bonifacio define the intricate coastline of Noyes Island and Lulu Island, separated by the St Nicholas Channel. A lone Mineral deposit sits near Port San Antonio, hinting at the geological interest of these islands beyond their value as naval harbors.

The presence of numerous Spanish-named features like Port Asumcion and Port Real Marina reflects the early maritime exploration of the Alexander Archipelago. Deep-water inlets like Bucareli Bay and the narrow Portillo Channel provide protected passage through the mountainous terrain of San Fernando Island. From the heights of Pimenta Mountain to the sheltered waters of Aquada Cove, the map illustrates a landscape where the sea is the primary means of transit and industry.