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1951 Map of Seward D-8

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Seward D-8
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The town of Hope anchors the northeastern corner of this 1950s landscape, situated where Resurrection Creek meets the waters of Turnagain Arm. As a coastal outpost within the Chugach National Forest, the area's economy is defined by its geological riches and maritime proximity. Mining activity is evident through the Robinson-Bowman Mine and Pearson Mine, both located along the drainage of Resurrection Creek.

Transportation through this wilderness reflects mid-century utility, featuring a Landing Strip for air access and the specialized Ski-Mobile Trail traversing the western terrain. The shoreline transitions from the deep waters of Chickaloon Bay to expansive mudflats, with landmarks like Gull Rock and Burnt Island marking the rugged coast. Numerous interior waterways such as Caribou Creek, Wolf Creek, and Cannonball Creek carve through the high elevations, while the Moose Range Forest Boundary defines the western limit of this federally managed forest land.