1948 Map of Juneau A-4

About this map

Icy Strait and Lynn Canal meet at this maritime crossroads in the late 1940s, providing a look at the coastal navigation and sparse settlement patterns of the Alaska Panhandle. On Chichagof Island, the terrain rises steeply from Spasski Bay and Whitestone Harbor, where Cabins and a lone Cem suggest isolated outposts or seasonal encampments. The hydrography, compiled from earlier charts, reveals the maritime hazards of the era, including No Use Ledge, Sisters Reef, and Sharp Ledge. These features were critical for vessels navigating the passage between Couverden Island and the archipelago known as The Sisters. The presence of a Light at Swanson Harbor underscores the importance of this sheltered inlet as a refuge for mariners traveling through the Tongass National Forest.