1948 Map of Petersburg A-2

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Etolin Island dominates this maritime survey, characterized by deep glacial fjords and high peaks within the Tongass National Forest. The landscape reveals a post-war wilderness where water-based industry and navigation were the primary drivers of activity. Notable coastal landmarks include Cannery Pt and Jadski Cove, which suggest the historic importance of the fishing and canning industries in the Alaska-First Judicial Division. Inland, the terrain rises sharply from the Mosman Inlet and Burnett Inlet to reach heights at Virginia Peak and Alice Peak. Sparse infrastructure is limited to isolated Cabins and navigational markers like Point Mosman Pt, reflecting a period when Southeast Alaska's coastal resources were accessed primarily by boat. Hydrological features such as Hatchery Lake and Mc Henry Lake highlight the complex freshwater systems that drain into the Clarence Strait.