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1951 Map of Port Alexander

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Port Alexander
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Baranof Island and Kuiu Island dominate this mid-century survey of the Alexander Archipelago, showing a landscape defined by deep fjords and isolated maritime outposts. At the southern tip of Baranof, Port Alexander and the nearby Port Armstrong and Port Herbert serve as primary anchors for the region's fishing and maritime activities. The inland terrain is marked by high peaks like Mt Elizabeth and Rudakof Mountain, while industrial activity is noted at the Lucky Chance Min.

Coastal navigation is supported by landmarks such as the Lighthouse at Cape Decision on Kuiu Island and the prominent Cape Ommaney on Baranof. The complex coastline is punctuated by numerous inlets including Crawfish Inlet and Whale Bay, while the remote settlement of Goddard sits near the geothermal features along the western shore. Protected areas like the St Lazaria National Wildlife Refuge are established on the smaller islands of Sitka Sound.