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1948 Map of Port Alexander B-2

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Port Alexander B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Baranof Island meets the deep waters of Chatham Strait in this coastal survey, where maritime activity is concentrated in numerous sheltered inlets and coves. The settlement of Port Alexander serves as a southern anchor, located near the intersection of Ship Cove and Graveyard Cove. Further north along the coast, Port Armstrong and the isolated Cabin at New Port Walter reflect the sparse but intentional development of the area's timber and fishing resources.

The landscape is dominated by the steep, forested slopes of the Tongass National Forest, broken by bodies of water like Lake Osprey and Port Herbert. Navigational points such as Armstrong Point and Pt Conclusion define the intricate shoreline. The presence of Little Port Walter and Toledo Harbor suggests the importance of these natural harbors for vessels navigating the Alexander Archipelago before the expansion of more modern infrastructure.