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1952 Map of Ketchikan C-6

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ketchikan C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Behm Canal defines this coastal landscape, separating the massive Revillagigedo Island to the east from the mainland and smaller islands to the west. Within the Tongass National Forest, the topography is characterized by steep rises like Gold Mtn and Mt Marr, which loom over a complex network of inlets and passages. The map reveals a specific era of extractive industry, particularly around Helm Bay, where several mining operations are located.

Resource extraction is evidenced by the Gold Standard Mine (Inactive), the Steers Mine, and the Alaska-Gold Mtn Mines, indicating a period of significant prospecting and development in this corner of the Alaska Territory. The coastline is heavily articulated with sheltered waters such as Smugglers Cove, Traitors Cove, and Bond Bay, providing critical maritime access in a region without developed roads. Notable island groups like the Tatoosh Islands and Betton Island dot the southern reaches of the canal.