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1955 Map of Ketchikan A-3, 1992 Print
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1955 Map of Ketchikan A-3

USGS Topo · Published 1992

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The Boca de Quadra fjord system dominates this coastal wilderness, carving deep into the mainland of Southeast Alaska within the Tongass National Forest. Mapped in the mid-1950s, the terrain shows the dramatic geological features of the Misty Fiords National Monument (Wilderness) long before its formal monument designation. The landscape is defined by steep elevation gains, rising from the waters of Badger Bay and Vixen Bay to the heights of Peninsula Ridge and South Quadra Mountain. This area is characterized by its complex hydrography, where inland freshwater bodies like Hugh Smith Lake and Kah Shakes Lake sit in close proximity to the saltwater channels of the Behm Canal. The intricate network of coves and inlets, including Weasel Cove and Bullhead Cove, illustrates the maritime-dependent geography of the region during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1992
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain