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1948 Map of Ketchikan C-5, 1971 Print
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1948 Map of Ketchikan C-5

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Revillagigedo Island presents a landscape shaped by coastal industry and maritime access as documented in this 1948 survey. The settlement of Loring on Naha Bay serves as a focal point, supported by a Seaplane Base and nearby Tanks, indicating the importance of air and sea transport in this roadless region. Further inland, the map records the Black Bear Observation Post and Orton Ranch, along with the Fish Hatchery (Aband) near Heckman Lake, reflecting early mid-century wildlife management and seasonal habitation patterns. The intricate waterway system, including Roosevelt Lagoon, Traitors Cove, and the long reach of Carroll Inlet, highlights how the tidal geography dictated the movement of goods and people. This edition preserves the location of remote outposts and infrastructure before subsequent changes in the Tongass National Forest altered these early development footprints.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain