1948 Map of Sitka A-1

About this map

Admiralty Island dominates the northern reaches of this coastal survey, where the deep inlet of Eliza Harbor cuts into the landmass, protected by Liesnoi Island. This mid-century mapping records a maritime landscape defined by complex tidal passages like North Passage and South Passage, which were essential for navigating the inner waters of the Tongass National Forest. Evidence of human activity is sparse but significant, noted by a Cabin on the eastern shore of Woewodski Harbor and another near Pt Macartney Light on Kupreanof Island.