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1955 Map of Sitka D-4

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Sitka D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Chichagof Island is dominated by the deeply recessed waters of Freshwater Bay and Tenakee Inlet in this mid-century survey. The settlement of Tenakee (Tenakee Springs PO) serves as a primary point of interest on the southern shore, featuring a Light and nearby Campground. The map documents a coastal infrastructure reliant on the sea, with numerous Cabins, a Boathouse, and a Cannery situated along the rugged inlets.

Glacial and fluvial activity is evident in the broad Tidal Flat areas at the head of the bay where Freshwater Creek and Seal Creek meet the saltwater. Interior terrain is defined by steep ridges like Sonyakay Ridge and the Pavlof River system, which flows through Pavlof Lake before reaching Pavlof Harbor. This snapshot of Southeast Alaska shows the region before significant modern development, preserving the locations of remote outposts and maritime landmarks like Redcliff Islands and Columbia Pt.