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1949 Map of Petersburg A-4, 1964 Print
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1949 Map of Petersburg A-4

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Prince of Wales Island and the intricate archipelago of Southeast Alaska are documented here just before statehood, showing a landscape defined by water and forest. This 1949 field survey records the isolated Camp Taylor (Aband) on the western coast, a rare human marker in a region dominated by the heights of El Capitan Peak. The map provides detailed hydrographic data for the complex marine network of El Capitan Passage, Whale Passage, and Kashevarof Passage, which served as the primary transit corridors for the region's nascent fishing and timber interests. Interior freshwater systems like Neck Lake and Salmon Bay Lake are mapped amidst the protected lands of the Tongass National Forest. The absence of roads underscores the reliance on maritime travel between landmasses like Thorne Island and Exchange Island.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain