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1959 Map of Dixon Entrance

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Dixon Entrance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Dixon Entrance serves as the deep-water gateway between the Alexander Archipelago of Alaska and the Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia. This coastal survey documents the international maritime boundary where Prince Of Wales Island meets the northern reaches of Graham Island. The map preserves the locations of indigenous and early settlements, including Howkan (Site) and Koianglas (Site) on Long Island, alongside the coastal villages of Old Masset and Masset to the south.

Maritime history is evident in the identification of Military Camp Ruins on Forrester Island (U.S.) and remote outposts like the cannery at Hunter Bay. The topography spans from the high peaks of Bokan Mountain and Pivot Mt to the intricate network of inlets such as Klakas Inlet and Cordova Bay. This charting provides a clear view of the complex waterway systems used for navigation and resource extraction during the mid-20th century.