1951 Map of Craig D-2

About this map

Clarence Strait serves as the dominant maritime corridor in this 1951 survey, separating the steep, contour-heavy shores of Prince of Wales Island from the fragmented coastline of Etolin Island. The topography reveals a landscape defined by deep-water access and sheltered maritime havens, most notably at Ratz Harbor and the protected waters of McHenry Anchorage. On the eastern side of the strait, Onslow Island is surrounded by a complex network of smaller features like Carlton Island and Eagle Island, suggesting a region where marine navigation was the primary means of movement. Inland, the presence of Krogh Lake on Etolin Island and the high relief of Prince of Wales reflect the challenging, unroaded nature of the Alexander Archipelago before modern infrastructure reached these outer islands.