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1951 Map of Port Alexander C-2, 1958 Print
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1951 Map of Port Alexander C-2

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Chatham Strait dominates the central landscape of this mid-century maritime survey, separating the steep coastlines of Baranof Island to the west from Kuiu Island to the east. Located within the Tongass National Forest, the region shows a rugged wilderness defined by deep glacial fjords and high peaks like Mt Elizabeth and Mt Cecil. A specialized industrial presence is visible at Washington Bay, where the Herring Reduction Plant and the Washington Bay Light indicate the area's importance to the Southeast Alaska commercial fishing economy. Navigational features and coastal indentations such as Gut Bay, Lords Pocket, and Patterson Bay detail the complex shoreline where maritime traffic maneuvered between the islands. The lack of roads or inland settlements emphasizes the reliance on water-based transportation and seasonal industry during the early 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain