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1948 Map of Sitka A-1

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Sitka A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Admiralty Island and the northern tip of Kupreanof Island define this coastal survey, where the waters of Frederick Sound separate these significant landmasses in the Tongass National Forest. The geography is characterized by intricate waterways and sheltered harbors, most notably Eliza Harbor and Woewodski Harbor. Small islands and navigational hazards such as Liesnoi Island and Polynoi Rks are positioned within the straits, marked by the Pinta Rks Light to guide maritime traffic.

The lack of roads or established towns is evident, with only a solitary Cabin noted near Deepwater Pt. The map documents a landscape defined by natural points and passages, including North Passage and South Passage, which dictate the movement through these Alexander Archipelago channels. This 1948 photogrammetric survey captures the area before modern developments, showing the raw coastline from Pt Napean to Pt Macartney during a period of reliance on maritime navigation.