1959 Map of Prince Rupert

About this map

Prince Rupert serves as the focal point for this trans-border survey, illustrating the maritime and rail infrastructure that linked the Pacific Northwest to the interior in the late 1950s. The Canadian National railroad terminates here, connecting the coastal port to the Skeena River valley, where settlements like Port Edward and Claxton are established. To the north and west, the map details the complex island geography of the Tongass National Forest, including the Annette Island Indian Reservation and the community of Metlakatla. The boundary between Alaska and British Columbia runs through the Portland Canal and Dixon Entrance, highlighting the shared industrial and ecological landscape of the region. Notable local landmarks include Georgetown Mills and several Indian Reserves, such as I R 2, reflecting the long-standing Indigenous presence and the early 20th-century cannery economy that shaped these shores.