1952 Map of Skagway

About this map

Skagway and Haines serve as the primary gateways to the interior on this reconnaissance survey, situated at the head of the Lynn Canal. The map documents the critical transit corridors of the early 1950s, including the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railroad and the Haines Highway that follows the Klehini River valley. To the west, the landscape is dominated by the Glacier Bay National Monument and the massive ice fields of the St. Elias Mountains. Insight into the era's regional connectivity is revealed through the placement of remote outposts like Pleasant Camp, Glacier Camp, and Wells along the river systems. The map captures the international boundary between Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory, highlighting the high mountain passes such as Chilkoot Pass and White Pass that have historically defined northern trade and migration.