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1951 Map of Port Alexander B-3 and B-4, 1959 Print
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1951 Map of Port Alexander B-3 and B-4

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Baranof Island presents a complex coastline of deep fjords and alpine lakes in this mid-century survey of Southeast Alaska. The map centers on the concentrated maritime activity at Big Port Walter and the settlement of Port Armstrong on the eastern shore, illustrating the region's reliance on sheltered harbors for commerce and survival. Inland, the terrain rises sharply to Ptarmigan Peak and Mt Kolloen, punctuated by numerous high-altitude water bodies such as Borodino Lake and Sashin Lake. The western coast, facing the Pacific Ocean, is characterized by the protective Kekur Peninsula and the intricate reaches of Snipe Bay. This period of documentation shows the landscape before modern development, marking isolated features like a lone Cabin near Denmark Cove, which hints at the solitary nature of trapping or prospecting in the Big Branch Bay vicinity during the 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain