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1951 Map of Sitka A-5, 1995 Print
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1951 Map of Sitka A-5

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Sitka serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, situated on the western edge of Baranof Island where the Eastern Channel meets the intricate waterways of Sitka Sound. The map documents the area during the early 1950s, a period of transition following World War II, evidenced by the Army Camp (Abandoned) on the southern coast of Kruzof Island near Mt Edgecumbe. The maritime character of the region is defined by complex passages like Neva Strait and Nakwasina Passage, which separate a dense archipelago including Halleck Island, Krestof Island, and Japonski Island. Local history is visible in the ruins at Old Sitka (Runs) on the shores of Starrigavan Bay, while smaller settlements like Brady appear as isolated outposts. The landscape's industrial and infrastructure layers include a Pipeline near the main townsite and an Observation Tower overlooking the Pacific approaches, all contained within the boundaries of the Tongass National Forest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1995
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain