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1951 Map of Sitka D-1

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Admiralty Island dominates this 1950s coastal survey, revealing a landscape defined by deep waterways and towering peaks within the Tongass National Forest. The intricate coastline is marked by Seymour Canal and Windfall Harbor, where navigational points like Late Pt and Staunch Pt guided maritime traffic through the Alexander Archipelago. Inland, the topography rises sharply toward the Glass Mountains, featuring prominent landmarks such as Randolph Peak and Morse Peak.

Human presence is sparse but specific, centered on scientific and survival infrastructure rather than towns. A Bear Observatory is situated near Pack Trail, suggesting early wildlife research or management efforts on the island. Smaller outposts, including a Shelter Cabin near Lake Hasselborg and another Cabin along the western shore, indicate the remote network of trails and waterways used by foresters and researchers during this era. The map also details several smaller landforms like Tiedeman Island and Bug Island that fragment the surrounding glacial channels.