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1962 Map of Juneau B-3

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Juneau B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Lincoln Island and Shelter Island dominate the northern waters of this 1962 Alaskan coastal survey, where the rugged maritime geography of the Tongass National Forest meets the intricate inlets of the Inside Passage. Along the mainland coast, the Shrine of St Terese and the settlement at Dotsons Landing provide evidence of early coastal habitation and spiritual life, while the Montana Creek Trail suggests the early routes used for accessing the mountainous interior.

The landscape is defined by the heavy reliance on waterway transport, featuring numerous navigational markers like Point Retreat Light and protected harbors such as Auke Bay and Tee Harbor. The map records a moment before major modern expansion, showing clustered activity around Fairhaven and the Auke Recreation Area, while the western shore of the Mansfield Peninsula remains largely characterized by isolated camps and natural landmarks like Funter Bay and Bear Creek.