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1954 Map of Skagway A-2

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Skagway A-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Haines and the surrounding waterfront of the Chilkat Peninsula are the focal points of this mid-century maritime and glacial survey. The map details the transition from the McClellan Flats at the mouth of the Chilkat River to the deep waters of Chilkoot Inlet. Settlement patterns are concentrated near Deshu and Port Chilkoot, while the southern reaches of the peninsula show more industrial or seasonal sites like the Cannery and Lehunua.

Inland, the geography is dominated by massive ice fields and the Garrison Glacier. The technical infrastructure of the era is evident through the Pipeline running north from Port Chilkoot and the Haines Highway tracing the coast. Significant maritime landmarks, including Pyramid Harbor and Letnikof Cove, suggest a landscape defined by its reliance on water transport and the proximity of the Davidson Glacier to the tidewater.