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1964 Map of Prince Rupert

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Prince Rupert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The maritime border between Alaska and British Columbia defines the geography of this mid-century survey, centered on the strategic deep-water ports and coastal settlements of the Pacific Northwest. Prince Rupert serves as a primary hub on Kaien Island, connected to the mainland by the Canadian National railroad and serving as a terminus for the Ferry system. The map captures the complex network of islands and channels including Dundas Island, Porcher Island, and the Tsimpsean Peninsula.

Economic life in the 1960s is evidenced by several coastal outposts like Port Edward, North Pacific, and Haysport along the Skeena River. To the north, the Tongass National Forest covers much of the Alaskan territory, including Duke Island and the rugged Nakat Ridge. Historic indigenous communities and industrial sites such as Metlakatla, Port Simpson, and Georgetown Mills dot the shoreline, reflecting the region's reliance on timber and fishing.