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1955 Map of Ketchikan D-1

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Ketchikan D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The border community of Hyder sits at the head of the Portland Canal, serving as a critical gateway between Alaska and British Columbia. This mid-century survey captures the industrial and civic footprint of the settlement, including the Po, US Customs, and a Wharf along the shoreline. The transition from maritime transport to mountain extraction is evident in the presence of an Aerial Tramway (Aband) and a Slide located near Titan Creek.

Surrounding the settlement, the Tongass National Forest is defined by massive ice fields and steep peaks. The drainage systems of the Salmon River and Davis River are fed by the expansive Soule Glacier, Red Glacier, and Thumb Glacier. Notable peaks like Mount Dolly and Mount Hinckley tower over the terrain, while survey markers such as Mon 3 and Mon 4 2770 trace the international boundary line through the Lincoln Mountains.