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1955 Map of Ketchikan C-4

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Ketchikan C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Revillagigedo Island reveals its complex network of glacially carved valleys and freshwater systems in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by deep maritime penetrations, such as the northern reaches of Carroll Inlet and the expansive Behm Canal to the northeast. Interior features suggest a wilderness utilized by hunters, researchers, or foresters, marked by isolated structures like Manzanita Camp Cabin and various Shelter Cabins near prominent water bodies.

A distinct pattern of drainage is visible where steep slopes descend from peaks like Mt Reid into large catchment basins. Significant interior lakes including Lake Grace, Manzanita Lake, and Mirror Lake dominate the terrain, connected by named waterways such as Manzanita Creek and Ella Creek. The presence of a Gaging Sta near Ella Lake indicates active hydrologic monitoring within the Tongass National Forest, while place names like Calamity Creek and Licking Creek offer a glimpse into the vernacular history of those who traversed these woods.