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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: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Kuiu Island dominates this 1948 topographic study, showcasing a wilderness of complex waterways and dense coastal forests within the Tongass National Forest. The map documents a moment in the region's maritime history when seasonal industry and remote outposts defined human presence. A solitary Cannery and scattered cabins indicate the active but isolated nature of the local economy along the shoreline.

Navigational landmarks and geologic curiosities are meticulously noted, from the navigational Light at Cornwallis Pt to the distinctive Fossil Bluffs overlooking Halleck Harbor. The intricate drainage patterns of Saginaw Creek and Kadake Creek provide insight into the island's interior, while the sheltered waters of Saginaw Bay and Security Bay suggest the natural harbors that served as vital nodes for transportation in Southeast Alaska before more modern infrastructure.