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1951 Map of Port Alexander D-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Port Alexander D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Kuiu Island and the rugged shoreline of Security Bay dominate this 1950s hydrographic and topographic study of the Alexander Archipelago. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by maritime navigation, with specific markers like the Kingsmill Pt VABM 28 triangulation station and several Cabins scattered along the protected inlets of the eastern shore. Across the deep waters of Chatham Strait lies a sliver of Baranof Island at Hoggatt Bay, while Frederick Sound opens to the northeast.

The intricate coastline of Security Bay reveals numerous family and navigational landmarks, including Retaliation Pt, Cedar Harbor, and the Roadstead anchorage. Small features like Yasha Island and the reefs of Bibb Shoal highlight the maritime hazards of these northern waters. This survey captures a moment when coastal activity was centered on these seasonal outposts and natural harbors within the Tongass National Forest.