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1951 Map of Port Alexander D-5

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Port Alexander D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Biorka Island and the complex archipelago of Sitka Sound define this coastal landscape, which was meticulously field-annotated in the early 1950s. The map details the transition from the open Pacific Ocean into sheltered waters like Redoubt Bay and Kanga Bay. Evidence of localized settlement is visible at Goddard near the Hot Springs, as well as various clusters of cabins scattered along the rocky shorelines of the Taigud Islands and Legma Island.

Interpreting the terrain reveals a world of maritime navigation and volcanic geology, featuring prominent landmarks such as Mt Kliuchef and Camel Mountain. The intricate network of waterways, including Windy Passage and Kanga Passage, illustrates the natural corridors used for travel within the Sitka National Forest. Key navigational hazards like Biorka Reef and Vitskari I are noted, alongside technical infrastructure like the radio towers on Biorka Island.