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1949 Map of Craig D-2

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Craig D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Clarence Strait serves as the central waterway of this 1949 survey, separating the eastern shores of Prince of Wales Island from Etolin Island and Onslow Island. The maritime character of the region is defined by sheltered waters like McHenry Anchorage and Dewey Anchorage, which provided critical refuge for vessels navigating the Inside Passage. The coastline is marked by distinct landmarks such as Narrow Pt, where a Light is noted, and the logistical importance of natural harbors like Ratz Harbor and Little Ratz Harbor.

Inland, the topography is dominated by the dense wilderness of the Tongass National Forest, featuring a network of drainage systems including Ratz Creek, Sal Creek, and Lava Creek. High-altitude water bodies such as Trumpeter Lake and Krogh Lake are tucked into the steep drainages, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Alexander Archipelago before modern development or extensive logging roads reached this section of the coast.