1951 Map of Seward A-1

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Montague Island dominates this 1951 topographic study, depicting the isolated northern reaches of the island where the Chugach National Forest meets the open Gulf of Alaska. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of Montague Peak and the survey point at VABM Zaikof 2160, while the coastline is marked by distinct maritime features like the sheltered waters of Port Chalmers and the protective Wilby Island. Human presence is sparse, confined primarily to the Lagoon Cabins situated along the northwestern shore. The map also establishes critical surveying data for the region, clearly marking the Seward Base Line as it bisects the island. To the south, the coastline terminates at the prominent Purple Bluff, illustrating the intersection of steep topography and the tidal waters of the gulf.