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1948 Map of Ketchikan A-6

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Ketchikan A-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Gravina Island and the eastern edge of Prince of Wales Island dominate this coastal survey, separated by the wide expanse of the Clarence Strait. Based on 1948 aerial photography with minor revisions through 1963, the map documents a wilderness landscape defined by maritime navigation and resource extraction within the Tongass National Forest. Evidence of past industry is found at the Sawmill (Aband) located near Dall Head, indicating the area's history with the regional timber trade.

The rugged interior of Gravina Island features prominent peaks such as Flat Mountain, Punch Hill, and the twin summits of The Puppets. The complex shoreline is a maze of inlets and coves, including Bostwick Inlet, Seal Cove, and Vallenar Cove. This map provides a detailed view of the Alexander Archipelago's maritime geography, from the cluster of the Bronaugh Islands to the sheltered waters of Menefee Anchorage.