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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Biorka Island stands at the western edge of this coastal survey, serving as a prominent landmark for those navigating Sitka Sound toward the Pacific Ocean. This 1951 record captures the intricate shoreline of the Taigud Islands and the western fringe of Baranof Island before modern development. At Goddard, situated near Hot Springs Bay and Kliuchef Bay, the map notes a concentration of activity including a radio tower and observation post.

The landscape is defined by the proximity of the open sea and steep elevations like Camel Mountain and Mt Kliuchef. Inland, Redoubt Lake and Kizhuchia Creek drainage patterns illustrate the dense hydrology of the National Forest territory. The inclusion of small seasonal settlements or sites like Ataku and Tava provides specific data points for those researching the early postwar footprint of the Alexander Archipelago.