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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: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Kuiu Island dominates this 1948 topographic study, showcasing the intricate coastal geography of Southeast Alaska within the Tongass National Forest. The landscape is defined by deep maritime indentations, most notably Saginaw Bay and Security Bay, which carved into the island's timbered interior. A lone Cannery situated on the eastern shore of Saginaw Bay reflects the region's mid-century industrial reliance on the sea, while scattered Cabins and a Cabin indicate isolated outposts for fishing or trapping.

Navigational hazards and landmarks are carefully noted, including the Light at Cornwallis Pt and the prominent Fossil Bluffs overlooking Halleck Harbor. The map records a wilderness largely devoid of roads, where travel was dictated by the tides of Frederick Sound and the complex channels of the Keku Islets within Keku Strait. Interior drainage is traced through systems like Saginaw Creek and Kadake Creek, providing essential data for those studying the historical topography of this remote archipelago.