1951 Map of Sitka

About this map

Sitka serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, which captures the complex archipelago of Southeast Alaska at mid-century. The landscape is defined by the massive landforms of Chichagof Island, Baranof Island, and Admiralty Island, separated by the deep navigable waters of Chatham Strait and Peril Strait. Settlement patterns reflect a deep reliance on the sea, with communities like Pelican, Angoon, and Tenakee Springs hugging the rugged shorelines of protected inlets.