1962 Map of Juneau

About this map

Juneau and the surrounding Alexander Archipelago waterways appear here during a period of significant regional organization under the Greater Juneau Borough. The map captures the industrial and maritime footprint of Southeast Alaska, showing coastal settlements like the mining-legacy town of Treadwell and the fishing community of Hoonah. The sprawling Tongass National Forest dominates the terrestrial landscape, while the ice-carved reaches of Glacier Bay National Monument define the northwestern corner. This survey documents the complex network of sounds and straits, including Lynn Canal and Chatham Strait, which served as the primary highways for the region's commerce and transport. Inland, the height of the Coast Mountains along the United States-Canada border is marked by massive ice fields and peaks like Mount Nesselrode.