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1952 Map of Petersburg

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Petersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Petersburg and Wrangell anchor this coastal survey, which highlights the maritime-driven settlement of Southeast Alaska in the early 1950s. The map delineates the complex island system of the Tongass National Forest, including Kupreanof Island, Mitkof Island, and Zarembo Island. The intricate network of waterways like Frederick Sound, Sumner Strait, and the Zimovia Strait illustrates the critical role of sea travel between these communities.

Maritime history and early 20th-century economic shifts are evident in the labeling of Shakan (Aband) and Calder (Aband) as abandoned sites, marking the decline of earlier industrial or indigenous hubs. Local geography is further detailed through landmarks such as Cemetery Pt, the glacial terrain of Le Conte Bay, and the high peaks of Thunder Mtn and Castle Mtn. The eastern edge reaches the Alaska British Columbia Boundary Line, framing the region's geopolitical position along the Stikine River.