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1991 Map of Skagway B-2 SW

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Skagway B-2 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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The Takshanuuk Mountains dominate this 1991 survey of the Alaskan panhandle, rising sharply between the massive drainage of the Chilkat River and the depths of Chilkoot Lake. This landscape is defined by its conservation status, containing large portions of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve (State) and the Haines State Forest Resource Management Area. These designations reflect the area's ecological significance, particularly the river flats that support world-renowned eagle populations.

Historians and researchers can trace the historic Dalton Trail as it skirts the mountainsides, a path that once served as a primary route into the interior for gold seekers and traders. The Haines Highway follows the river valley, connecting the coast toward the mountain passes. Named terrain features like Tukgahgo Mountain and Sevenmile Saddle provide specific reference points for navigating this glaciated terrain, while features like Zimovia Point and Dok Point mark the transition from river braids to solid ground.