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1951 Map of Craig D-6

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Craig D-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Warren Island and the rugged western shore of Kosciusko Island dominate this coastal survey, defined by the deep water of the Sumner Strait and the intricate channels of Southeast Alaska. Based on 1948 aerial photography, the map documents the remote settlement at Cape Pole and several small isolated structures identified as Cabin sites near protected waters. Navigation remains the central theme of the landscape, with landmarks like Pole Anchorage and Fishermans Harbor providing refuge from the open sea.

The terrain is characterized by steep elevations, most notably at Warren Peak and Bald Peak, which rise sharply from the coastline. These peaks serve as primary orientation points for those navigating the Warren Channel. To the south, the map reaches toward Heceta Island, showing the light at Cape Lynch and the hazardous Slide Reef, emphasizing the vital importance of maritime safety in the Iphigenia Bay region during the early postwar era.