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1953 Map of Port Alexander B-1

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Port Alexander B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Kuiu Island dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of deep-water inlets and island clusters. The complex shoreline of Tebenkof Bay is marked by the Troller Islands and Windfall Islands, protecting the interior Explorer Basin. To the south, the massive indention of Port Malmesbury nearly bisects the landmass, while the long, narrow corridor of Affleck Canal runs along the eastern edge.

Navigational hazards and coastal features are meticulously noted, from Oyster Rock to Pt Harris, reflecting the importance of maritime access in the Tongass National Forest during the 1950s. The interior remains largely roadless, with topographic relief shown through contour lines that rise toward Green Mountain, illustrating the island's isolation before modern development altered the wilderness character of southeast Alaska.