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1948 Map of Sitka B-5, 1974 Print
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1948 Map of Sitka B-5

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Peril Strait and the intricate channels surrounding Baranof Island dominate this coastal survey, where the maritime geography of Southeast Alaska is recorded through photogrammetric methods. The map details the complex navigation through Sergius Narrows and Kakul Narrows, essential corridors for travel between Sitka and the northern waters of the Alexander Archipelago. Evidence of human activity is found at the Highwater Cabin near St John Baptist Bay and further Cabins along the southeastern shoreline. The landscape is characterized by extensive Tidal Flats at the head of Fish Bay and Rodman Bay, while a Hot Spring is located inland along a tributary of Rodman Creek. This 1948 topography provides a baseline for understanding the wilderness and seasonal outposts within the Tongass National Forest before more modern developments reached these shores.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain