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1948 Map of Sitka D-2

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Sitka D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Admiralty Island dominates this mid-century topographical study, reflecting a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and a complex hydrological network. Situated within the Tongass National Forest, the terrain is characterized by high ridges and deep drainage basins that feed into primary water bodies such as Lake Florence and Lake Kathleen. A single Cabin located on the eastern shore of Lake Florence provides a rare point of human presence in this wilderness setting, suggesting its role as a remote station or seasonal shelter for those navigating the island's interior.

The map details several significant watercourses, including Wheeler Creek, Pack Creek, and Ward Creek, which carve through the steep topography. On the northeastern edge, Swan Cove marks the tidal interface between the land and the coastal waters of the Alexander Archipelago. Hydrography for the area was compiled from USC&GS chart 8202, while the inland topography was derived from aerial photography taken in 1948 and processed in 1955.