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1948 Map of Sitka D-8

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Sitka D-8
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Yakobi Island and the western edge of Chichagof Island define this coastal survey, where the intricate shoreline of the Pacific Ocean meets the interior waters of Southeast Alaska. The landscape is dominated by the narrow Lisianski Strait and the mountainous interior of the Tongass National Forest, rising to summits like Takanis Peak and Pinnacle Mountain. Small outposts such as Mindalina, Greentop, and White Sulphur Springs indicate the localized human presence along these remote waterways, likely serving as seasonal camps or resource points.

Maritime navigation is central to the area's character, with the complex geography of Takanis Bay and Squid Bay protected by the Takanis Peninsula. To the north, the Bohemia Basin offers a break in the high terrain of northern Yakobi Island. This map reflects a period before modern development, recording a wilderness of glaciers, lakes, and islands primarily accessible by water, as evidenced by the numerous charted rocks and islands like the Porcupine Islands.