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1952 Map of Juneau B-1, 1960 Print
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1952 Map of Juneau B-1

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Taku Glacier and the massive ice fields of the Norris Glacier dominate this mid-century view of the Alaskan wilderness east of Juneau. The landscape is defined by the dramatic meeting of ice and sea at Taku Inlet, where glacial tongues descend from the Tongass National Forest toward the water. Industrial and mining activity is concentrated along the Gastineau Channel near Thane, where a network of Mines and an Aerial Tram indicate the difficult extraction efforts of the era. Further inland, the presence of Portal Camp, a Pipe Line, and a Power Plant near Annex Lakes and Annex Creek highlights the specialized infrastructure built to harness water power and support remote operations. From the high peaks like Olds Mtn and Hawthorne Pk to the sheltered waters of Sunny Cove, the map documents a territory where industrial progress was inextricably linked to extreme geography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain