1951 Map of Seward D-4

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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.