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1951 Map of Seward C-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Seward C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Naked Island sits at the heart of this maritime survey, surrounded by the deep waters of Prince William Sound. The map documents a rugged archipelago during the early 1950s, characterized by intricate shorelines and secluded waterways like McPherson Passage and Liljegren Passage. Navigation aids and infrastructure of the era are visible, including the Abbot Light beacon and a dedicated Seaplane Base on Peak Island, reflecting the region's reliance on air and sea travel.

Small clusters of Cabins on Storey Island and near Bass Harbor hint at seasonal use or isolated outposts in a landscape dominated by natural features. From the sheltered waters of Cabin Bay to the southern reaches near Smith Island, the map provides a precise record of the sound's complex geography before modern development, detailing the passages and points that defined coastal life in mid-century Alaska.