1951 Map of Craig C-5

About this map

The maritime economy of the Alexander Archipelago is centered on the Noyes Island Cannery and the deep-water access provided by Steamboat Bay. This remote region of the Tongass National Forest is defined by a dense network of passages and channels, including the Gulf of Esquibel and San Christoval Channel. Settlement is largely dictated by the shoreline, with specific locations like Bobs Place and the interestingly named Hole in the Wall (Abandoned) on the San Lorenzo Islands marking the rare points of human activity among the steep coastal ridges. The interior of the larger landmasses, such as Heceta Island and Prince of Wales Island, rises sharply to landmarks like Bald Mtn and Timber Knob. This survey captures the navigational landscape of the early 1950s, where small anchorages like Nossuk Anchorage served as vital links for coastal traffic.