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1951 Map of Sitka A-4

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Sitka serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, situated between the open waters of the Eastern Channel and the steep rise of Mt Verstovia. The landscape is a complex network of glacial valleys and islands, where the Indian River meets Crescent Bay near the historic Sitka Nat Mon. Inland, the terrain is dominated by significant elevations such as Mt Katlian and Clarence Kramer Peak, which overlook deep freshwater bodies like Blue Lake and Bear Lake.

The presence of the National Cemetery and Castle Hill highlights the long-standing civic and military importance of this location within the Tongass National Forest. Navigation through the surrounding archipelago is detailed via numerous named islands, including the Kutchuma Islands and Emgeten Island. The map captures a moment when maritime access remained vital to the region's economy, reflected in the density of named coves and bays such as Silver Bay and Katlian Bay.