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1948 Map of Port Alexander D-1

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Port Alexander D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Kuiu Island dominates this mid-century topographic record of Southeast Alaska, showing a landscape defined by deep fjords and maritime industry. Located within the Tongass National Forest, the map captures the essential coastal infrastructure of the era, most notably the Cannery at the head of Saginaw Bay. This industrial outpost was supported by a Pipeline and navigation aids like the Cornwallis Pt Light to the north.

The intricate coastline is marked by significant features such as the Keku Islets in the Keku Strait and the prominent Fossil Bluffs near Halleck Harbor. Interior drainage is primarily defined by Saginaw Creek and Straight Creek, while several isolated cabins indicate the seasonal or subsistence use of the land. The presence of Security Bay and Ledge Lake further illustrates the complex interface of seawater and freshwater across this wilderness territory.