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1948 Map of Sumdum A-4

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Sumdum A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Farragut Bay and the mouth of the Farragut River anchor this mid-century survey of the Tongass National Forest. The landscape is defined by its maritime access, where Frederick Sound meets the northern shores of Kupreanof Island. Evidence of seasonal habitation or early coastal activity appears through several marked Cabins near Francis Anchorage and the tidal flats of the river delta.

A network of peaks, including Lincoln Peak and the Franklin Peaks, towers over the intricate shoreline. The presence of a Bridge and a Trail near the river indicates the early infrastructure used to navigate this coastal wilderness. The map details a complex system of islands and points, from Read Island to Pt Vandeput, which served as critical landmarks for navigation before the era of modern satellite positioning.