1951 Map of Craig D-4

About this map

El Capitan Passage and the surrounding islands of the Tongass National Forest define this 1951 topographic survey of Southeast Alaska. The map records several sites of former human activity, including the abandoned settlements at Deweyville and Tuxekan, as well as Sarkar Cove. These locations, once centers of coastal life, are depicted alongside active points like Tokeen and Brockman. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of waterways such as Tuxekan Passage and Karheen Passage, separating Tuxekan Island and Heceta I from the western edge of Prince of Wales Island. Notable landmarks like Twin Mtn rise above the coastal flats and numerous inlets, while inland Sarkar Lake and the Karheen Lakes illustrate the region's dense freshwater drainage system. This era of mapping shows the coastal wilderness before modern development, capturing the sparse distribution of Cabins and a Lodge that served early post-war travelers and workers.