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1951 Map of Sitka B-1

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Admiralty Island National Monument dominates this coastal landscape, showing a wilderness of Southeast Alaska before modern development. The map details a complex maritime environment where steep peaks like Bear Pass Mountain and Soapberry Mountain descend sharply into deep waters. The shoreline is punctuated by sheltered inlets such as Cannery Cove and Donkey Bay, which likely served as crucial refuge and operational points for the local fishing and canning industries of the mid-20th century.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but significant, with Cabins tucked away in remote bays and a designated Seaplane Landing Area in Eliza Harbor, reflecting the essential role of air and sea travel in this roadless terrain. From the sweeping Tidal Flats of Gambier Bay to the numerous small landmasses like the Southwest Islands and Grave I, the map documents the intricate geography that has long supported subsistence and commercial maritime life in the Alexander Archipelago.