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1961 Map of Petersburg D-2

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Petersburg D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Patterson Glacier and Le Conte Glacier dominate this section of the Tongass National Forest, illustrating a landscape defined by glacial activity and steep coastal topography. The drainage of the Muddy River and Bussy Creek feeds into the deep waters of Le Conte Bay and Frederick Sound. High elevations are marked by several distinctive summits, including Church Peak, House Peak, and the prominent Thunder Mountain which overlooks the bay.

Evidence of human presence in this wilderness is minimal, noted only by isolated Cabin and Cabins locations along the shoreline, likely serving as shelters for maritime or forest activities. The map captures the coastline before modern shifts, showing the proximity of the ice to features like Thunder Point and the sheer verticality of the Horn Cliffs. These surveys provide a baseline for the glacial extent and topographic details of the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness area during the mid-20th century.