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1953 Map of Petersburg C-3, 1964 Print
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1953 Map of Petersburg C-3

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Mitkof Island and the surrounding Alexander Archipelago waterways are captured here during a period of mid-century development within the Tongass National Forest. The map documents early industry and infrastructure, including the Alaska Experimental Fur Farm and a Power Plant situated along the winding Blind Slough. These features, alongside Papkes Landing, reflect the era's reliance on maritime access and specialized agriculture. Navigational challenges and coastal landmarks are meticulously noted, from the treacherous California Boulder Patch to named points like Vexation Pt and No Thorofare Pt. The presence of the Mitkof Highway indicates the growing terrestrial connectivity of the island, while settlements like Tonka on the Lindenberg Peninsula highlight the scattered nature of habitation along the Wrangell Narrows.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain