1948 Map of Sumdum A-6

About this map

Kupreanof Island dominates the southern half of this coastal survey, where the dense contours of Turn Mountain rise above the cold waters of Frederick Sound. This mid-century view, based on aerial photography from 1948, captures a landscape defined by its marine boundaries and the reach of the Tongass National Forest. The map detail follows the intricate shoreline from the northern reaches of Keku Strait past Pinta Pt to the isolated outcrop of Turnabout I. Inland, the drainage of Gunnuk Creek flows through the heavy timber and high ridges, providing a clear picture of the topography before significant modern development altered the wilderness character of the Alexander Archipelago.