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1953 Map of Petersburg C-1

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Petersburg C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Stikine River delta dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a dynamic landscape of braided channels and shifting sediment deposits. In this era before widespread development, the map documents the intricate network of the Shakes Slough and Ketili River as they weave around Andrew Island and the Cottonwood Islands. The presence of the Chief Shakes Hot Springs near the river's northern bend highlights a significant natural landmark of the region.

Glacial activity is evident throughout the terrain, from the Popof Glacier in the north to the Nelson Glacier in the southeast. High peaks such as Wrangell Peak and Mt Basargin tower over deep valleys like Groundhog Basin. This 1953 field-annotated map provides a look at the wilderness within the Tongass National Forest, capturing the natural state of the Eastern Passage and the mudflats at Hooligan Pt before modern environmental shifts altered the coastal margins.