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1961 Map of Petersburg D-3

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Petersburg D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Petersburg occupies a strategic position at the northern entrance of the Wrangell Narrows on Mitkof Island, serving as a vital hub for maritime and aviation traffic in the early 1960s. The map illustrates the town’s development with infrastructure such as the Seaplane Airport, a Water Tank, and the Petersburg Highway leading south toward Scow Bay. Across the narrows, the Lindenberg Peninsula rises toward Petersburg Mountain, with the smaller settlement of West Petersburg and the Doyhof area marking the western shore.

Glacial and coastal processes define the surrounding wilderness, from the massive Patterson Glacier feeding the Patterson River to the extensive tidal flats of Thomas Bay. Notable landmarks like the Agassiz Peninsula and the Mc Donald Islands dot the expanse of Frederick Sound, while local recreation is noted at the Sandy Beach Recreation Area. The presence of a Ski Lift on the slopes near town and a designated Aqueduct reflect the specific industrial and community needs of this Southeast Alaska fishing community during this era.