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1951 Map of Sitka A-3

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Baranof Island is documented here as it appeared in the mid-20th century, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic coastal inlets and interior freshwater lakes within the Tongass National Forest. The settlement at Baranof on Warm Springs Bay serves as a focal point, supported by maritime infrastructure including a Seaplane Base, a Gaging Station, and a Dock. This area is characterized by short, steep water systems where names like Hidden Falls Lake and Kasnyku Falls suggest the rapid descent from high peaks to the sea.

Industrial and logistical markers such as Tanks and multiple Trails indicate localized activity near Manleyville. The intricate shoreline of Chatham Strait is mapped with precision, showing the Takatz Islands and prominent maritime landmarks like Point Turbot and White Rock. The presence of Mount Furuhelm and Bahovec Peak underscores the verticality of the terrain, where high-altitude lakes like Carbon Lake and Takatz Lake feed the glacial rivers below.