1948 Map of Ketchikan C-5

About this map

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.