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1955 Map of Prince Rupert D-1

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Prince Rupert D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The United States-Canada border bisects this maritime landscape, where the waters of the Portland Inlet and Pearse Canal meet the rugged shores of the Tongass National Forest. This mid-century survey reveals a complex network of waterways and coastal landmarks along the Alaska-British Columbia line, including the Mylor Peninsula and the broad expanse of Observatory Inlet.

Of particular interest to local historians is the Kwinamass Indian Reserve No 16, situated near the mouth of the Kwinamass River where it empties into Kwinamass Bay. The map also identifies the coastal settlement of Arrandale on the eastern shore and prominent navigational points such as Portland Pt and Trefusis Pt. The intricate hydrography of Nasoga Gulf and Steamer Passage highlights the era's reliance on waterborne travel through these remote coastal passages.