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1955 Map of Prince Rupert D-5

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Prince Rupert D-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Duke Island dominates this mid-century maritime survey, situated at the confluence of the Clarence Strait and Felice Strait. The interior of the island is marked by the prominent height of Mount Lazaro, while its northern coast shows a cluster of Cabins near Riquette Harbor. These small structures indicate the localized activity within the Tongass National Forest during the 1950s.

Navigational hazards and remote outposts define the surrounding waters, from the Annette Island Indian Res at the northern boundary to the lonely lighthouse at Pt Davison. The complex shoreline includes the Percy Islands and Hotspur Island, separated by the deep waters of Sealed Passage. To the south, Cape Northumberland serves as the final landmark before the open reaches of the straits, surrounded by named reefs like Tamgas Reef and Hassler Reef.