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1951 Map of Sitka B-3

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Catherine Island dominates the center of this maritime landscape, surrounded by the intricate waterways of Southeast Alaska. This mid-century survey, based on 1948 aerial photography, details a complex network of channels and inlets including Peril Strait and Chatham Strait. The shoreline is marked by early-stage coastal development, indicated by scattered Cabins near Fairway I and a Cabin on Crow Island.

The presence of the Tongass National Forest designation encompasses the entirety of the landmasses shown, from the southern reaches of Chichagof Island to the rugged inlets of Baranof Island. Navigational markers and hazards such as Morris Reef, Midway Reef, and Svensen Rk are meticulously plotted, illustrating the vital role of these waters for transit and localized fishing before major modern expansion. Small coastal features like Echo Cove and The Basin suggest the type of sheltered anchorages used by regional mariners and early settlers.