1951 Map of Craig C-6

About this map

Iphigenia Bay dominates this mid-century maritime survey, revealing the complex archipelago of the Maurelle Islands as they stood in the early 1950s. The coastline of Noyes Island is charted with precision, showing the deep inlets of Ulitka Bay and Lagoma Bay alongside the exposed southern stretch of Roller Bay. These waters, situated within the Pacific Ocean, are punctuated by isolated landmarks such as Timbered Island and St Joseph Island, which provide critical navigation points for the surrounding Sonora Passage and Arriaga Passage. The map's bathymetric data and shoreline details, compiled from aerial photographs and maritime charts, reflect the post-war efforts of the Geological Survey to document the Tongass National Forest. The distribution of smaller features like Wood Islands and Twin Islands illustrates the fragmented geography of this coastal frontier during a period of active aerial surveying.