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1957 Map of Craig

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Craig
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Prince of Wales Island dominates this mid-century coastal survey, reflecting a maritime landscape defined by fishing, cannery operations, and mineral extraction. The principal settlements of Craig and Klawock serve as the primary hubs, while smaller outposts like Waterfall and Meyers Chuck point to the era's reliance on secluded coastal harbors. The map reveals the intricate network of the Alexander Archipelago, tracing the complex shorelines of Bucarelli Bay, Kasaan Bay, and Tlevak Strait.

A notable industrial layer is visible through numerous mining sites, such as the Salt Chuck Mine and Kasaan Mine, alongside isolated settlements like Sulzer and Hollis. These labels, along with the Forrester National Wildlife Refuge and Hazy Islands National Wildlife Refuge in the surrounding waters, document the balance between resource industry and federal land management in the years following the second World War.