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1951 Map of Sitka B-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Angoon and the nearby Killisnoo Ruins anchor this coastal study of Admiralty Island, where the Tlingit community's traditional landscape meets the industrial footprints of the early 20th century. The map details a complex maritime environment within the Tongass National Forest, centered on the sheltered waters of Killisnoo Harbor and Favorite Bay. Evidence of localized industry appears in the Coal Claim near the North Arm of Hood Bay, while the infrastructure of the era is marked by the Seaplane Base and the Kootznahoo Roads.

The rugged interior, dominated by Kanalku Mountain, is intersected by deep glacial fjords including Chaik Bay and Whitewater Bay. This 1951 record, which includes minor revisions through 1977, preserves the location of triangulation stations like Killisnoo NW Base and numerous named coastal landmarks such as Kenasnow Rocks and Pt Samuel, essential for navigating the treacherous currents of Chatham Strait.