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1949 Map of Craig C-4

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Craig C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Klawock sits at the junction of maritime commerce and island interior on the western coast of Prince of Wales Island. This 1940s-era geography shows a community defined by its water access, featuring both the Klawock Airport and a Seaplane Base tucked into the protected waters of Klawock Inlet. The landscape transitions from the coastal lowlands near Klawock Lake and the Klawock River to the high peaks of Kogish Mtn and Staney Cone.

A complex network of islands and channels, including Wadleigh Island and the Alberto Islands, shields the interior waterways of Shinaku Inlet and San Alberto Bay. Local infrastructure at the time included a pipeline and a Campground along the river, while several cemeteries and local landmarks like Peratrovich Island reflect the established presence of the community before later modern developments altered the shorelines.