Loading map...

1952 Map of Saint Michael C-1

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Saint Michael C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Stuart Island and the western tip of Saint Michael Island dominate this coastal survey of the Norton Sound region. The topography, derived from 1951 aerial photography, reveals a landscape defined by volcanic peaks and tidal waterways, including the prominent Stuart Mountain and the narrow Stuart Island Canal separating the island from the mainland. The settlement of Stebbins sits at the edge of Stephens Pass, serving as a primary point of human activity alongside smaller clusters of Cabins further south.

Transportation in the early 1950s relied on a solitary Trail winding through the marshes and hills between Stephens Hill and the Clear Lakes. Navigational aids like the Light at Cape Stephens underscore the importance of maritime access in this subarctic environment. The map captures the specialized geography of the Alaska-Second Judicial Division, from the rocky outcrops of Rock Point Hill to the sheltered waters of North Bay.