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1948 Map of Sitka D-8

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Sitka D-8
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Yakobi Island and the western edge of Chichagof Island define this coastal landscape, separated by the deep waters of Lisianski Strait. The 1948 topography shows a maritime environment shaped by natural harbors and mineral prospects, most notably the Bohemia Basin and its associated Mines in the northern interior. This area of the Tongass National Forest includes the small coastal points of Mindalina and Greentop, both marked by seasonal or navigational importance.

Water features dominate the western coastline, from the sheltered Surge Bay and its Surge Bay Light down to the southern reaches of Bertha Bay. Landmarks such as White Sulphur Springs indicate the traditional use of the land's natural geothermal features, while the jagged coastline at Cape Cross and the Takanis Peninsula highlights the complex archipelago geography where the Pacific Ocean meets the Alexander Archipelago.