1952 Map of Ketchikan D-5

About this map

Bell Island Hot Springs serves as a distinct point of human activity within this 1952 topographic study of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Located on the northern shore of Bell Island, the site features a noted Seaplane Ramp, highlighting the region's reliance on air and water travel. The map captures the complex waterways of the Alexander Archipelago, where Behm Canal separates the mainland from the large masses of Revillagigedo Island and Hassler Island. This era of the Tongass National Forest is defined by a landscape of deep fjords and isolated lakes, such as Orchard Lake and Lake Shelokum. The intricate shoreline details at Neets Bay and Shrimp Bay offer a glimpse into the maritime geography before modern development shifted the character of these remote Alaskan inlets.