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1951 Map of Petersburg A-1

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Petersburg A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Zimovia Strait separates the coastal stretches of Wrangell Island and Etolin Island in this mid-century survey of the Alexander Archipelago. The maritime character of the region is evident in the cluster of Village Islands and the small settlement of Village along the northern shore. Further south, the map documents remote encampments marked simply as Cabins and provides detail on sheltered waterways like Fisherman Chuck and Canoe Passage.

The landscape is defined by its complex shoreline, from the broad waters of Ernest Sound to the narrow finger of Menefee Inlet. Topographic detail reaches its peak at Mt Etolin and Mt Shakes, while hydrographic data reveals the extensive Tidal Flats and landmarks such as Trap Rock and the Niblack Islands. This record reflects the area's geography following the 1948 aerial surveys, capturing a moment of established coastal navigation and isolated inland settlements.