
Caton Island and its surrounding waters dominate this maritime survey of the Aleutian chain, providing a clear view of the complex coastal geography near the Pacific Ocean. The map documents a landscape defined by maritime navigation and survival, where the sheltered waters of Lida Anchorage and the protected inlet of Whale Bay serve as critical points of reference for those traversing these northern reaches. The terrain is marked by prominent coastal features including Whale Point and Lookout Point, which likely served as essential landmarks for mariners and local inhabitants. Offshore, Lida Island and the submerged hazards of Fairway Reef illustrate the natural barriers that shape the local economy and transportation patterns in this island chain.
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1949 · False Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · False Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · False Pass C-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1963 · False Pass C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1989 · False Pass B-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2020 · False Pass C-1 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · False Pass B-2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · False Pass B-2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · False Pass B-2 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · False Pass C-2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000