1951 Map of Juneau

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Juneau and its surrounding waterway networks are documented here in the early 1950s, showing the capital city alongside its industrial and maritime neighbors. The map illustrates the concentration of settlements along the Gastineau Channel, including Douglas, Treadwell, and Thane, which was the primary corridor for regional commerce and mining activity during this era. Further west, the map details the expansive boundaries of Glacier Bay National Monument and the early layout of Gustavus near Icy Passage. This reconnaissance survey provides a comprehensive view of the transition from industrial mining towns to the established coastal communities of Southeast Alaska, capturing the landscape before the significant 20th-century expansions of the Juneau Airport and regional transportation infrastructure. The proximity of the United States Canada border to the east, marked by the Coast Mountains, highlights the geographic isolation and reliance on water routes like Lynn Canal for connectivity.