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1952 Map of Seward C-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Seward C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Port Nellie Juan Cannery serves as the primary coastal outpost in this 1952 topographic study of Prince William Sound's intricate shoreline. The landscape is dominated by the massive Tebenkof Glacier to the northwest, which feeds into the deep waters of Cochrane Bay. Settlement is sparse and maritime-focused, centered around the seasonal activity of the cannery and the protected harbors of Port Nellie Juan.

The map reveals a complex network of glacial fjords and inland waters, including Lake Shrode and Lake Jack, tucked between steep peaks and the Culross Passage. Researchers can trace the rugged contours of Culross Island and identify numerous survey markers like VABM 2196 Long and VABM 19 Port, which provided the essential control points for mapping the Chugach National Forest during the mid-century era.