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1955 Map of Ketchikan C-2

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Ketchikan C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Adam Mountains dominate this 1955 survey of the Alaskan wilderness within the Tongass National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its dramatic hydrography, featuring deep glacial basins and interconnected waterways. Notable water bodies include Walker Lake, Big Goat Lake, and Wilson Lake, which feed into the rugged drainage systems of the Blossom River and Keta River.

A solitary Cabin situated near the interior water systems provides a rare sign of human activity in this otherwise roadless terrain. The mapping, which incorporates 1948 aerial photography and hydrographic data from USC&GS charts, captures the intricate shoreline of Rudyard Bay and the steep elevation changes surrounding Little Goat Lake. The absence of roads or trails on this mid-century sheet highlights the reliance on river and coastal access for traversing this part of the Alexander Archipelago.