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1952 Map of Seward C-2

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Seward C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Prince William Sound dominates this mid-century maritime study, centering on a cluster of rugged islands including the large, irregular landmass of Naked Island. The terrain is defined by deep bays and intricate waterways, notably Cabin Bay and Outside Bay on the west, and Bass Harbor to the south. Small clusters of Cabins are noted on several islands, such as Storey Island and Eleanor Island, hinting at the seasonal use of these remote outposts by fishermen or trappers.

The complexity of the coastline is mapped through narrow channels like McPherson Passage and Liljegren Passage, which navigate around the smaller Peak Island. Significant depth soundings throughout the sound provide a record of the seafloor as it was understood in the early 1950s. To the south, Ingot Island and the northern tip of Knight Island frame the entrance to Upper Passage and Lower Passage, illustrating the maritime routes necessary for navigating this part of the Alaskan archipelago.