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1955 Map of Ketchikan D-3, 1959 Print
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1955 Map of Ketchikan D-3

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The Chickamin River and Leduc River dominate this mid-century coastal landscape, carving deep valleys through the Tongass National Forest. Evidence of human presence is sparse in this maritime wilderness, marked only by isolated structures like Wolf Cabin near the delta and a lone Cabin further up the riverbank. The interaction of glacial runoff and saltwater is visible at the Tidal Flat where the rivers meet the Behm Canal, a primary waterway for regional navigation. This 1955 survey provides an essential look at the drainage patterns of Humpy Creek, Clear Creek, and Choca Creek before later environmental changes. Upland water bodies such as Leduc Lake, Heart Lake, and Gilbert Lake are mapped in detail, showing their relationship to the steep, unnamed ridgelines that define the southern Alaska coastline.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain