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1951 Map of Sitka C-3

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Chatham Strait divides the southeastern coastline of Chichagof Island from the western shores of Admiralty Island in this 1951 topographic study. The landscape is defined by deep inlets and freshwater systems, notably Kook Lake and Basket Lake, which drain through their respective creeks toward the strait. At Basket Bay, the hydrology of the interior island meets the saltwater, creating a sheltered cove just north of Little Basket Bay.

Further south, the drainage of Sitkoh Creek empties into the broad Sitkoh Bay, while the smaller Florence Bay sits near the southern extent of the surveyed area. These waters were charted using data from USC&GS, reflecting the importance of maritime navigation in the Tongass National Forest. The presence of landmarks like Marble Bluffs and White Rock indicates a coastline of significant geological interest within the City and Borough of Sitka.