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1951 Map of Port Alexander

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

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Baranof Island and Kuiu Island dominate this coastal survey, where the intricate shoreline of Southeast Alaska is defined by deep fjords and maritime outposts. At the southern tip of the Alexander Archipelago, the settlement of Port Alexander sits near the exposed waters of the Pacific Ocean, serving as a vital harbor for the region's fishing and maritime activities. Inland, the high peaks of Mt Elizabeth and Mt Emma rise above glacial-carved terrain, while the thermal activity at Goddard (Hot Springs P O) marks a unique geological point of interest on the western coast.

Waterways like Chatham Strait and Tebenkof Bay separate these major landmasses, providing the primary transportation corridors before the modern era. The presence of the St Lazaria National Wildlife Refuge near Sitka Sound underscores the long-standing conservation of the area's avian habitats. Researchers can trace the placement of isolated maritime aids like the Lighthouse at Cape Decision, which remains a critical landmark for navigation through these complex coastal channels.