1951 Map of Port Alexander C-3

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Baranof Island is defined by its dramatic glacial carved topography and deep fjords in this mid-century survey of the Tongass National Forest. The interior is dominated by a chain of significant freshwater bodies including Plotnikof Lake, Rezanof Lake, and Deer Lake, which drain into the saltwater inlets of the Gulf of Alaska. Coastal features like Whale Bay and its Great Arm, along with Deep Cove and Gut Bay, illustrate the intricate maritime geography of the Alexander Archipelago. This sheet, based on late 1940s aerial photography and older maritime surveys, names several high peaks like Mt Muravief and Mt Yanovski, marking the steep elevation changes from sea level to over 3,000 feet. The presence of isolated cabins along the water's edge suggests the area's importance for local trapping, fishing, or forestry during the early statehood era.