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1951 Map of Juneau A-5

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Juneau A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Hoonah serves as the primary settlement on this portion of northern Chichagof Island, situated at the convergence of Hoonah Harbor and Port Frederick. The 1951 field data reveals a maritime economy defined by a Cannery at Inner Point Sophia and a Seaplane Base near the town center, illustrating the vital role of air and sea transport in Southeast Alaska before the expansion of modern road networks.

A Cem is located south of the main village, while various Cabins are scattered along the coastline of the Tongass National Forest. The landscape is defined by complex waterways like Icy Strait and Gedney Channel, which separate the mainland from islands such as Long Island and Hoonah Island. Inland, the terrain rises sharply to Neka Mountain, with numerous drainages like Game Creek and Gartina Creek flowing into the surrounding bays and bights.