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1953 Map of Juneau D-3

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Juneau D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic survey, revealing the intricate glacial and river systems north of Juneau. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Lace River, Berners River, and Antler River, which deposit silt into the broad glacial flats and mud banks at the head of Berners Bay.

Evidence of human activity is sparse in this wilderness, represented only by a solitary Cabin situated near the western shoreline of the bay. The map provides a detailed view of the National Forest Boundary as it traverses high ridgelines and ice fields. This record captures the region's physical geography from aerial photographs taken in 1948 and 1953, showing the natural state of these river deltas before significant modern changes.