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1951 Map of Sitka C-5

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka C-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Chichagof Island and the northern reaches of Baranof Island converge at the narrow maritime passages of Peril Strait and Deadman Reach. This mid-century coastal survey illustrates the intricate waterway network of the Alexander Archipelago, where the Duffield Peninsula separates major channels. The landscape is dominated by the steep elevations of the Moore Mountains and Finger Mtn, falling away to coastal features like Poison Cove and Favorite Anchorage.

Human activity is sparse but notable at a small cluster of Cabins near the mouth of the cove. Navigation in these treacherous waters is marked by numerous hazards and small landforms, including Cozian Reef, Hoggatt Reefs, and the Vixen Islands. The map preserves specific anchorage points like the Pogibshi Anchorage NE Base, providing insight into the maritime logistics of Southeast Alaska before modern GPS and digital charting.