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2004 Map of Skagway A-2

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Skagway A-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Haines serves as the focal point of this maritime and alpine landscape, situated on a narrow isthmus between Chilkoot Inlet and Chilkat Inlet. The settlement pattern reflects the area's transition from indigenous sites like Yindastuki and Deshu to the established community at Port Chilkoot. Infrastructure such as the Haines Highway and the Haines Municipal Airport connect this coastal hub to the interior, while the Alaska Marine Highway provides essential seafaring access through Portage Cove.

Massive ice features dominate the western terrain, with the Rainbow Glacier and Davidson Glacier flowing toward the coast. These glacial systems overlook the Chilkat River and its expansive McClellan Flats. The map records specific coastal developments including a Cannery at Letnikof Cove and various maritime markers like the Light near Nukdik Point, documenting the mid-century industrial and navigational layout of the Chilkat Peninsula.