1959 Map of Prince Rupert

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Prince of Wales Island and the coastal reaches of the Tongass National Forest anchor this mid-century maritime survey of the Alaska-British Columbia borderlands. The intricate geography of the Alexander Archipelago is mapped in detail, showing the deep inlets of the Revillagigedo Channel and the Pearse Canal. The economic pulse of the region is evident in the rail terminus at Prince Rupert, where the Canadian National railroad meets the Pacific. Coastal settlements such as Port Simpson, Metlakatla, and Port Edward illustrate the dispersed pattern of maritime industry and indigenous heritage, including the Annette Island Indian Reservation. Isolated camps like Prince Leboo and industrial sites such as Georgetown Mills highlight the era's reliance on remote outpost production and seasonal waterways.