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1951 Map of Sitka C-7

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka C-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Chichagof Island and its surrounding archipelago define this coastal portion of the Tongass National Forest as it was surveyed in the early 1950s. The map captures a landscape dominated by intricate waterways and significant elevations, including Doolth Mountain and Mount Lydonia. These peaks overlook a complex network of channels such as Ogden Passage and Surveyor Passage, which weave through the Myriad Islands and around Herbert Graves Island.

The maritime character of the area is further emphasized by the presence of several isolated cabins and the winding Chickagof Cr. Navigational features like The Gate and Smooth Channel indicate the importance of these waters for transit between larger bodies like Khaz Bay and the inner Sister Lake. This survey provides a baseline for the remote shoreline and interior peaks of the Takeena Peninsula before modern developments, preserving the nomenclature of the many inlets and passages facing the Pacific Ocean.