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1954 Map of Sitka A-4

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Sitka A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Sitka serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the town's early infrastructure meets the dense wilderness of Baranof Island. The map records the settled waterfront around Crescent Bay and Jamestown Bay, showing the National Cemetery and the localized development of the Sawmill Creek Highway. This era precedes the expansion of modern hydroelectric works, showing Blue Lake and Beaver Lake in their mid-century state before further industrial alterations.

The landscape is defined by its maritime connections and steep relief, from the peak of Mt Verstovia to the intricate network of the Kutchuma Islands. Navigational markers like the USC&GS Magnetic Station and the Gaging Station on Sawmill Creek highlight the importance of scientific measurement in this remote terrain. The boundary of the Tongass National Forest encloses much of the inland territory, protecting alpine features such as The Sisters and Glacier Lake while settlements like Harris and Cabin dot the rugged shoreline.