1955 Map of Ketchikan A-5

About this map

Annette Island dominates this mid-century coastal survey, centered on the community of Metlakatla and its vital maritime and aviation infrastructure. The landscape is defined by a dense network of mountains and inland water bodies, including Trout Lake and the peak of Tamgas Mtn. Evidence of mid-century industrial development is visible near the settlement, where an Aboveground Pipeline connects to Skaters Lake and a Cannery sits along the shoreline of Port Chester. The southern portion of the island is anchored by the Annette Island Airport, a critical transport link in this island geography. Beyond the main island, the map details the intricate waterways of Nichols Passage and the Revillagigedo Channel, which separate the primary landmass from Ham Island and Bold Island. The inclusion of small features like a Gravel Pit, Radio Towers, and localized Cem sites provides specific points of interest for those studying the early post-war development of the region.