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1951 Map of Sitka D-7

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sitka D-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Lisianski Inlet carves a deep passage through the northwestern reaches of Chichagof Island, anchoring the fishing and processing hub of Pelican. This 1951 survey, with revisions to 1965, documents a landscape where maritime transport is the primary connector, evidenced by the Pelican Seaplane Base and the lack of traditional roads between settlements like Sunnyside and the remote Logging Camp further down the inlet.

The presence of the Apex Mine and El Nido Mine near the high peaks of Apex Mtn indicates the area's mid-century mineral interests, while the intricate network of the Goulding Lakes and numerous bays like Stag Bay and Portlock Harbor reflect the complex hydrology of the Tongass National Forest. From the small islands of Baker Cove to the flats at Soloma Flat, the map details a wilderness frontier where industry and geography are inextricably linked by the tides and topography.