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1949 Map of Craig D-1

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Craig D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Ernest Sound dominates this mid-century maritime landscape, serving as a central waterway between the rugged coastlines of Etolin Island and the Cleveland Peninsula. The map documents a sparsely settled region of the Tongass National Forest where human activity is concentrated at the water's edge. A notable industrial footprint is visible at the Cannery along the southern shore near Union Bay, supported by Cannery Creek.

Navigational landmarks and coastal features define the interior geography, from the heights of Mt Burnett to the sheltered waters of Vixen Inlet and Vixen Harbor. Small islands like Brownson Island and the Stone Islands break the deep waters of the sound, while isolated Cabin labels suggest the presence of remote outpost life. The intricate network of passages, including Canoe Passage and Seward Passage, illustrates the primary transportation corridors of the era.