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1951 Map of Sitka B-6

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka B-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Chichagof Island and Kruzof Island dominate this coastal survey, where the intricate shoreline of the Tongass National Forest meets the open Pacific Ocean. The landscape is defined by deep fjords and inlets, such as Slocum Arm and Kalinin Bay, which provided sheltered waters for early maritime navigation. Topographical markers like Khaz Peak and Mt Georgiana served as essential sightings for mariners navigating the hazardous Fortuna Reefs.

Evidence of local habitation and resource monitoring appears in the form of scattered Cabins and a Gaging Sta on Kruzof Island, while the presence of a Cabin near Lake Suloia suggests remote outposts within the wilderness. The narrow passage of Kakul Narrows provides a vital link between Salisbury Sound and the southern straits, illustrating the maritime-dependent connectivity of the Sitka region.