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1949 Map of Juneau D-3

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Juneau D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Mining operations and coastal navigation define the rugged eastern shore of Lynn Canal in this mid-century survey. The landscape is dominated by the Kakuhan Range, where high-elevation activity is evidenced by an Aerial Tram and a cluster of hard-rock claims including the Kensington Mine, Jualin Mine, and Comet Mines. These sites, along with the Ophir Mine and Ivanhoe Mine, highlight the intensive extraction efforts along the steep slopes above Berners Bay.

Coastal landmarks provide vital orientation for maritime traffic, featuring the Eldred Rock Lighthouse and its associated Helipad, as well as the prominent Pt Sherman station. Across the water, Sullivan Island sits at the mouth of the Endicott River, while small settlements like Sherman and Bern anchor the few accessible points along the shoreline. The map captures the industrial character of the Tongass National Forest before later 20th-century developments changed the local footprint.