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1948 Map of Sitka D-4

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Sitka D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Chichagof Island is the focus of this 1948 survey, showcasing the maritime and coastal character of Southeast Alaska within the Tongass National Forest. The settlement of Tenakee (Tenakee Springs PO) serves as a primary point of interest along the shoreline of Tenakee Inlet, featuring a Cem and a marked Grave. The landscape is dominated by complex waterways like Freshwater Bay and the interconnected system of Pavlof River, Pavlof Lake, and Pavlof Harbor.

Navigation and seasonal industry are evident through the placement of a Light near the town and numerous Cabin sites and a Boathouse scattered along the coast. Strategic points such as Columbia Pt and Cannery Pt suggest a history tied to the region's fisheries. The inclusion of depth soundings across the bays provides essential data for those researching the maritime heritage and historical shoreline of this part of the Alaskan Panhandle.