1953 Map of Seward A-2, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Seward A-2

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Montague Strait dominates the maritime geography of this 1953 maritime survey, serving as the deep-water passage between Knight Island and Montague Island. The hydrography, compiled from earlier charts and aerial photography, reveals the coastal hazards of the Prince William Sound region, including the isolated rock formation known as The Needle. On the northern coast of Montague Island, the mouth of Beach River meets the Gulf of Alaska, while to the northwest, the sheltered waters of Snug Harbor and Hogan Bay provide refuge below the heights of Horn Mountain. The entire land area is situated within the Chugach National Forest, reflecting the undeveloped wilderness character of the Alaska-Third Judicial Division in the early fifties. Small outcroppings like Green Island and Little Green Island dot the strait, illustrating the complex navigation required through these northern channels.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17.06 x 20.86 inches

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