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1951 Map of Craig D-1

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Craig D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Etolin Island and the Cleveland Peninsula dominate this 1951 topographic study of the Alexander Archipelago's intricate waterways. The map records the maritime landscape of the Ernest Sound and Clarence Strait before modern development, detailing the steep topography of Mt Shakes and Mt Burnett.

Maritime history and early industrial activity are evident in labels such as the Cannery (Aban'd) on the northern shore of the peninsula near Union Pt. The presence of isolated outposts like Peters on Deer Island and Eaton on the peninsula, alongside features like Magnetic Pt and Vixen Harbor, underscores the area's reliance on coastal navigation. This survey, conducted entirely within the Tongass National Forest, captures a specific era of Alaskan coastal life defined by small settlements and seasonal industries connected only by water.