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1951 Map of Seward D-4, 1965 Print
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1951 Map of Seward D-4

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Harriman Fiord and the surrounding glacial landscape of the Chugach National Forest dominate this mid-century survey. Massive ice flows including Harriman Glacier, Bettles Glacier, and Roaring Glacier descend toward the sea, shaping a coastline defined by deep inlets and narrow passages. Evidence of early twentieth-century extraction is visible at the Granite Mine near Hobo Bay and the Lansing Mine further south, illustrating the era's reliance on maritime access for mineral exploration. Small coastal outposts like Viola and Welt sit along the shores of Blackstone Bay, while Logging Camp Bay points to the region's timber history. The map detail extends to the complex waterways of Port Wells and Passage Canal, where numerous cabins and landing points like Pirate Cove served as vital links for surveyors and miners navigating the Prince William Sound interior before the development of modern infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain