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1949 Map of Petersburg A-5

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Petersburg A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Prince of Wales Island and Kosciusko Island define this 1949 survey, revealing a landscape where early twentieth-century maritime industry had already begun to recede. The map identifies several significant locations as abandoned, including the settlements at Calder, Shakan, and Holbrook, marking the shift in commercial focus along the Alexander Archipelago. Despite these departures, the coastal infrastructure remains visible through the Light Station at the mouth of Shakan Bay and the complex waterways of El Capitan Passage and Shakan Strait.

The interior of the islands is marked by prominent peaks such as Mount Calder, Mount Francis, and The Nipples. These landmarks, along with inland water bodies like Shipley Lake and Sutter Lake, suggest a rugged geography that historically dictated the placement of shore-based settlements. The presence of Trout Creek and Marble Creek highlights the drainage systems feeding into the deep inlets of Davidson Inlet and Tokeen Bay.