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1951 Map of Sitka C-7

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka C-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Chichagof and the surrounding coastline of the City and Borough of Sitka appear here during a period of active coastal navigation and mining exploration. This 1951 study, compiled from aerial photography and earlier hydrographic charts, detail the intricate waterways of the Tongass National Forest, including Ogden Passage and Slocum Arm. The settlement at Chichagof stands as a primary outpost on the western edge of Chichagof Island, connected to the interior via Chickagof Creek.

The map reveals a landscape shaped by both maritime industry and geology, from the Sand and Gravel deposits near Lydonia to the mining prospects scattered around Kimshan Cove and Klag Bay. Navigational landmarks like Cape Edward and Khaz Head guide mariners through the Myriad Islands, while inland peaks such as Doolth Mountain and Mount Lydonia provide essential visual fixes for those traversing the rugged archipelago. These details provide a clear view of the mid-century infrastructure and natural geography of the Alexander Archipelago.