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1951 Map of Seward

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

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Seward serves as the southern anchor of the maritime and rail corridor shown in this mid-century study of the Kenai Peninsula and western Prince William Sound. The Alaska Railroad forms the backbone of the region, winding through the Kenai Mountains from the port at Whittier and the head of Turnagain Arm down to the gulf coast. This period of the territory's history is marked by established coastal settlements like Chenega and Latouche, alongside inland outposts such as Moose Pass and Girdwood.

The landscape is dominated by the massive Harding Ice Field and the surrounding peaks of the Chugach Mountains, which dictate the location of human infrastructure. Significant landmarks include the Jesse Lee Indian School near the coast and industrial sites like the Sunnyside Mine and Lansing Mine. The map traces the intricate complex of fjords and passages, including Port Nellie Juan and Knight Island Passage, detailing the shoreline before the major seismic shifts of the 1960s.