1955 Map of Middleton Island D-1 and D-2, 1974 Print
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1955 Map of Middleton Island D-1 and D-2

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Kayak Island dominates this mid-century topographic study, stretching as a narrow mountainous spine into the Gulf of Alaska. Photogrammetric methods from 1955 aerial photography reveal a landscape defined by extreme elevation changes, rising from the sea to Pyramid Peak. At the island's southern tip, Cape St Elias serves as a critical maritime landmark, accompanied by a solitary Light and the jagged Pinnacle Rock offshore. This area is entirely contained within the Chugach National Forest, reflecting its status as a federally managed wilderness during this era. The waters of Kayak Entrance separate the main island from Wingham Island to the north, while hazardous features like Sea Ranger Reef and Southeast Rock are clearly charted. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional hydrographic data from the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey meets modern topographic mapping.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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