
Whale Pass serves as a central coastal feature on Prince of Wales Island, marking the transition between the intricate waterways and the deep woods of the Tongass National Forest. This modern survey reveals a landscape shaped by both water and remote infrastructure, where Neck Lake and the drainage of Mabel Creek reach toward the coast. The map highlights the rugged maritime geography of the Alexander Archipelago, including Thorne Island, Mabel Island, and the Rookery Islands within Rocky Bay. Inland, the presence of specific service routes like the Whale Pass East TTF 11 and the Sarkar Canoe Route Trl provides evidence of the forest management and recreational networks that sustain this isolated coastal community.
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1949 · Craig D-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1949 · Petersburg A-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1949 · Craig D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1949 · Petersburg A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Craig D-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Craig D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Petersburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Petersburg A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Petersburg A-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1957 · Craig
USGS Topo · 1:250,000