1952 Map of Ketchikan

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Revillagigedo Island and the surrounding Alexander Archipelago dominate this early 1950s reconnaissance, which details the complex fjords and coastal communities of the southern panhandle. The city of Ketchikan serves as the regional hub, connected to the nearby settlement of Saxman and the Tongass Highway. To the south, the Annette Island Reserve is a prominent feature, home to Metlakatla and the Annette Island Airfield. The map traces the international boundary between the United States and Canada along the Portland Canal, where the isolated settlement of Hyder sits at the head of the waterway. Coastal navigation and resource management are evident through the placement of a U.S. Coast Guard Station and the vast extent of the Tongass National Forest. Deep inlets like Behm Canal and Boca de Quadra carve into the mainland, illustrating the region's reliance on maritime transport and fishing for connectivity between remote outposts like Loring and Cape Fox Village.