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1951 Map of Sitka C-6

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Chichagof Island reveals a complex network of deep coastal inlets and mountainous terrain in this 1951 survey, reflecting the maritime-dependent character of Southeast Alaska before modern development. The map details the intricate waterways of North Arm Hoonah Sound and South Arm Hoonah Sound, where Moser Island sits at the entrance to Douglas Bay. To the south, Slocum Arm and Khaaz Arm penetrate deep into the interior, separated from the open sea by the Takeena Peninsula.

Evidence of seasonal or resource-based habitation is marked by Cabins scattered along the shoreline of Fick Cove. This landscape, largely contained within the Tongass National Forest, features sharp elevation changes from sea level to heights like Rust Mtn and Pinnacle Peak. The presence of several Tidal Flats suggests the dramatic tidal range of these glacial fjords, while Waterfall Lake provides a glimpse of the freshwater drainage systems feeding into the coastal arms.