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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

Ernest Sound dominates this mid-century topographic study, serving as a central waterway between the large coastal landmasses of Southeast Alaska. To the south, the Cleveland Peninsula rises toward Mt Burnett, while Etolin Island and Brownson Island define the northern reaches. The maritime character of the region is evident in the numerous passages and inlets, including Canoe Passage and the sheltered Vixen Inlet.

Evidence of coastal industry and early settlement is captured in the presence of Cannery (Aband) near the mouth of Union Bay and a Cabin on the western shore. The map details a complex archipelago of smaller landforms such as Deer Island, the Stone Islands, and Petersen Is. These features, along with the deep-water sounds, reflect an era where regional transport and economy were dictated entirely by the rugged shoreline of the Tongass National Forest.