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1951 Map of Sitka C-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Angoon sits at the southwestern edge of this 1951 coastal survey, serving as a primary settlement on Admiralty Island. The map documents a complex maritime landscape where the waters of Chatham Strait meet the intricate channels of Kootznahoo Inlet. Inland, the terrain is defined by a network of freshwater bodies including Thayer Lake, Distin Lake, and Davidson Lake, connected by the Distin Lake Trail and Portage Trail.

Maritime activity is centered around the Lighthouse Reserve near Kootznahoo Head and the Stillwater Anchorage. The map records several localized landmarks such as Thayer Lake Lodge and a Cem near the village, reflecting the mid-century footprint of human occupation within the Tongass National Forest. The presence of numerous islands like Long I, Diamond I, and Target I within Mitchell Bay highlights the hazardous but navigable coastline essential to local commerce and transport.