1951 Map of Sitka C-4

About this map

Chichagof Island dominates this mid-century survey, defined by the towering Moore Mountains and the intricate shoreline of the Tongass National Forest. The landscape is a complex network of waterways, from the deep Tenakee Inlet in the north to Peril Strait in the south, separating the island from Baranof Island. Coastal activity is marked by isolated cabins located near Kadashan Bay and Kook Lake, suggesting small-scale seasonal habitations or resource outposts in an era before widespread development. The presence of a tidal flat at the head of Kadashan Bay and several triangulation stations, such as VABM 2680 Moore, highlights the detailed hydrographic and geodetic work required to map this Alexander Archipelago terrain. The map also traces the Duffield Peninsula and named coastal points like Peschani Pt and Pt Elizabeth, which served as vital navigation markers for vessels moving through these narrow Alaskan channels.