1951 Map of Seward D-3

About this map

Esther Island and the surrounding waters of Wells Passage define this maritime landscape in the mid-20th century. The intricate shoreline of Prince William Sound is deeply indented by Esther Passage, Derickson Bay, and Squaw Bay, revealing a coast where glaciers like Crescent Glacier and Eaglek Glacier meet the sea. High-elevation lakes, including Esther Lake and Davis Lake, dot the mountainous interior of the island, which is protected as part of the Chugach National Forest. Evidence of human activity and navigation is sparse but vital, represented by the Esther Island Light and a CAA Radio Range Sta positioned near the Dutch Group islands. Small clusters of Cabins at the northern edge of the map, near the Avery River mouth, suggest seasonal or specialized use of this coastal wilderness before later development changes occurred in the region.