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1951 Map of Juneau C-3

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Juneau C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates the coastline north of Juneau in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by glacial activity and early resource extraction. The map details the proximity of massive ice fields like Eagle Glacier and Thiel Glacier to the coastal waters of Favorite Channel and Berners Bay. For local historians, the presence of the Bessie Mine and Eagle River Mine indicates the region's mining heritage, while the Glacier Highway represents the primary terrestrial artery connecting these remote points.

Water-based navigation and recreation are central to the area's identity, evidenced by landmarks such as the Lighthouse at Sentinel I and a Girl Scout Camp near the Herbert River. The network of trails, including the Windfall Lake Trail, suggests a transition toward leisure and conservation as the forest boundary protects the inland basins. The map captures a moment before modern expansion, where small groupings of Cabins and isolated gaging stations were the primary signs of habitation along the shorelines of Echo Cove and Bridget Cove.