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1992 Map of Petersburg B-1 NW

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Petersburg B-1 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Wrangell Island dominates the western portion of this 1990s survey, separated from the mainland by the deep waters of Eastern Passage. The map documents a rugged coastal landscape where steep topography meets complex tidal environments, particularly notable at Crittenden Creek and the extensive Tidal Flats around Babbler Point. The mainland side is characterized by significant freshwater bodies like Virginia Lake, which feeds into the passage via Mill Foot Creek.

This provisional edition reflects the late 20th-century management of the Tongass National Forest, showing the Wrangell Corporate Boundary and the network of trails and improved roads that supported local industry and access. For the local historian, the map preserves the exact locations of smaller landmarks such as Institute Creek and the sheltered waters of Madan Bay along the southeastern shoreline.