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1995 Map of Petersburg A-1

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Petersburg A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Wrangell Island and Etolin Island dominate this coastal survey, separated by the deep waters of Zimovia Strait. The landscape is a complex network of glacial fjords and forested peaks, including the high reaches of Mount Etolin and Mount Shakes. Human activity is primarily centered on the shoreline, where maritime infrastructure such as the Crow Log Transfer Facility and several navigational lights support the local timber and fishing economies.

Evidence of historical habitation and recreational land use is found in the Abandoned Village near Zimovia Islets and state-managed shelters like the Thoms Lake Cabin (State). The protected waters of Thoms Place State Marine Park contrast with the open expanses of Ernest Sound and Seward Passage, highlighting the region's reliance on waterborne transport before the expansion of modern road networks.