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1948 Map of Skagway C-1

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The White Pass and Yukon Route snakes through this high mountain pass landscape, tracing the vital transit artery between Alaska and British Columbia established during the gold rush era. This 1948 survey documents the challenging terrain of the Tongass National Forest where the industrial and natural worlds intersect at sites like Clifton and the Inspiration Mine. The map details the legacy of northern passage at Chilkoot Pass and White Pass, illustrating how surveyors and engineers negotiated the steep drainage of the Taiya River and Nourse River. Small-scale industrial markers like Hasfords Sawmill and the 8 Mile Canyon Prospect appear alongside massive natural features such as the Laughton Glacier and Saussure Glacier, providing a window into the remote extraction and transportation networks that defined the region’s mid-century development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain