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1949 Map of Craig C-3

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Craig C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Prince of Wales Island is documented here through a multi-decade lens, combining 1948 aerial photography with 1985 updates to track the evolving landscape of the Tongass National Forest. The interior is defined by significant freshwater systems including Black Bear Lake and the winding course of the Thorne River, which flows through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. In the south, the presence of the Lucky Nell Mine (Inactive) near the Harris River points to the region's historical mineral exploration and resource extraction history.

Industrial and recreational footprints appear at Big Salt Lake, where a Boat Ramp provides access to the tidal waters. The map captures a rugged transition from sea level to high alpine peaks like Granite Mtn and Pin Peak. Small-scale human presence is noted at remote Cabin sites, while the drainage patterns of Maybeso Creek and Threemile Creek illustrate the complex watershed that sustains this maritime environment.