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1951 Map of Skagway B-1

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Skagway B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Skagway serves as the focal point of this 1950s survey, positioned at the head of Taiya Inlet where the White Pass and Yukon Route begins its ascent into the mountains. The town's industrial and transit infrastructure is clearly marked, including the Powder House, Oil Tanks, and the early alignment of the Klondike Highway. The map illustrates the gateway character of this frontier settlement, wedged between the Skagway River and the steep slopes of the Coast Range.

High-altitude landmarks such as Lower Dewey Lake and the Devils Punch Bowl overlook the townsite, while the Tongass National Forest covers much of the surrounding terrain. To the east, the international boundary with Canada is defined by high peaks like Mt Bagot and Boundary Pk 111. The topography is dominated by massive ice features including the South Glacier and Denver Glacier, which feed the many creeks and rivers draining into the inlet.