1948 Map of Port Alexander A-1, 1957 Print
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1948 Map of Port Alexander A-1

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Kuiu Island anchors this maritime survey of the Alexander Archipelago, showing the jagged southern coastline where the Chatham Strait meets the Affleck Canal. At the southernmost tip of the island stands the Lighthouse at Cape Decision, a critical navigational aid for vessels navigating the complex waterways of Southeast Alaska. The topography is dominated by the elevations of Mount McArthur and Mount Howard, which rise sharply above deep-water inlets like Port McArthur and Kell Bay. This late-1940s aerial compilation reveals a landscape defined by its relation to the sea, where tidal flats and sheltered harbors like Bear Harbor offered the only refuge for coastal mariners. Small island clusters, including the Bush Islets and Fairway Island, dot the surrounding waters, marking the hazardous approaches to the inner reaches of the island.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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