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1948 Map of Juneau A-4

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Juneau A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Chichagof Island and the rugged shoreline of the Tongass National Forest anchor this mid-century survey of Alaska's maritime wilderness. The map details the complex navigational hazards of the Icy Strait and Lynn Canal, including the isolated outpost at The Sisters and the strategic entrance to Swanson Harbor near Pt Couverden. While primarily an uninhabited coastal landscape, scattered cabin and cabins labels indicate the remote seasonal dwellings of trappers, fishers, or indigenous residents of the era.

Waterways like Suntaheen Creek and Spasski Creek drain the interior uplands toward Spasski Bay, while Elephant Mountain stands as a prominent landmark for those navigating the northern reaches of the Alexander Archipelago. A solitary Cem label on the northern shore suggests a small historic burial site, providing a rare genealogical marker in a region dominated by maritime trade and wilderness survival. The boundary of the Haines Borough is shown cutting across the open waters, marking the administrative limits of this coastal territory.