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1951 Map of Craig D-4

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Craig D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Prince of Wales Island is documented here during the early 1950s, revealing a coastline defined by intricate waterways like El Capitan Passage and Tuxekan Passage. The mapping highlights a transition in human settlement, specifically identifying Deweyville (Aban'd) and Tuxekan (Aban'd) as abandoned sites, offering a window into the shifting demographics of the Tongass National Forest. On the western edge, Tokeen remains a focal point among the smaller islands.

The landscape is characterized by its complex hydrology, from the tidal influence at Sarkar Rapids to the inland Sarkar Lake. To the south, the terrain rises toward Twin Mtn, while the coast is dotted with navigational markers like Pt Swift and Karheen Ledge. This survey serves as a vital record of the Prince of Wales-Hyder region before later 20th-century developments, preserving the locations of isolated Cabins and traditional fishing or gathering grounds like Sheean Flats.