1951 Map of Juneau A-5

About this map

Hoonah stands as the primary settlement on this mid-century topographic record of northeastern Chichagof Island. Situated along Hoonah Harbor, the community’s economic foundations are evident through industrial features like the Cannery and Oil Tanks, alongside local landmarks including multiple Cem sites. The coastline is deeply articulated by glacial waters, with Port Frederick and Neka Bay cutting into the mountainous interior. Away from the harbor, human activity is marked by various Cabins and the Spasski Trail winding toward Spasski Bay. The surrounding Tongass National Forest is defined by a dense network of drainages such as Game Creek and Humpback Creek, which flow from steep ridges into the Icy Strait and Gedney Channel. This survey documents a Tlingit community and maritime hub during a period of established commercial fishing and interior exploration via coastal trails.