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1951 Map of Craig C-4

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Craig C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Klawak (Klawock PO) sits at the heart of this coastal study, positioned where the Klawak River meets the protected waters of Klawak Inlet. The settlement, backed by a Pipe Line and an adjacent Camp Ground, serves as the primary human anchor on the western side of Prince of Wales Island. The surrounding landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and islands, including the Alberto Islands and the expansive Big Salt Lake to the east.

Maritime navigation is central to the area's character, with labeled features like Cemetery Pt, Entrance Pt, and Wadleigh Rk marking the passage through the Shinaku Inlet. Further offshore, the archipelago spans the Cruz Islands and The Witnesses, while the interior terrain rises sharply toward landmarks such as Kogish Mtn and Staney Cone. This 1951 topography provides a detailed look at the island's coastal geography before later 20th-century developments, within the protected bounds of the Tongass National Forest.