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1949 Map of Craig C-3

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Craig C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Prince of Wales Island dominates this mid-century topographic study, revealing a landscape defined by its complex drainage systems and early industrial footprints within the Tongass National Forest. The map captures the central ruggedness of the island, where high points like Granite Mtn and Pin Peak overlook a network of water bodies including Big Salt Lake and Salmon Lake.

Evidence of historical resource extraction is visible at the Lucky Nell Mine, located in the southern portion of the quadrangle near Maybeso Creek. The presence of small structures, such as the Cabin on the shores of Salmon Lake and the Klawak West Base near the coast, illustrates the early 20th-century reliance on these interior waterways and coastal fringes for transportation and surveying. The detailed mapping of the Thorne River and its tributaries like McGilvery Creek provides a clear view of the island's hydrology before later development cycles.