1955 Map of Ketchikan B-2

About this map

The Boca De Quadra fjord defines this remote coastal landscape in the Tongass National Forest. Deep within the Alaskan panhandle during the mid-1950s, the terrain is characterized by steep glacial inlets and high-altitude basins feeding into Wilson Arm and Bakewell Arm. These tidal waters are met by significant drainage systems including the Blossom River and Wilson River. The map reveals the isolation of the region, showing only a solitary Cabin situated near the headwaters of Wilson Lake. The hydrography, compiled from earlier USC&GS coastal charts, highlights the intersection of marine navigation and inland freshwater systems like Bakewell Arm Lake and Red Creek, reflecting a wilderness state before significant human development or infrastructure altered the drainage patterns.