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1951 Map of Sitka A-4

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Sitka serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, situated where the Sitka Highway meets the intricate waterways of the Alexander Archipelago. The landscape is defined by the steep transition from the glacial peaks of Baranof Island, including Mt Katlian and The Sisters, down to the sheltered waters of Katlian Bay and Silver Bay. The mapping of small islands such as Kutkan I, Katz I, and Emgeten Island reflects a maritime-dependent community where the Eastern Channel provided the primary means of transport and trade.

Local landmarks like the Sitka Mon and the Cemetery mark the established settlement, while the interior is dotted with high-altitude water bodies like Hogan Lake and Cold Storage Lake. The presence of the USC&GS Magnetic Sta and various peaks like Mt Verstovia suggest the importance of this area for navigation and surveying. Most of the terrain is managed under the Tongass National Forest, highlighting the enduring wilderness character that surrounds the historic townsite.