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1948 Map of Sumdum B-5, 1957 Print
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1948 Map of Sumdum B-5

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Five Finger Lighthouse stands as a lonely sentinel in the waters of Stephens Passage, marking a critical navigation point for maritime traffic in Southeast Alaska's intricate waterways. This late 1940s topography reveals a landscape where industrial activity and remote outposts dot the wilderness of the Tongass National Forest. Inland from Rocky Pt, the K and D Mine is situated along Libby Creek, representing the mineral interests of the era, while a CAA Relay Station near Sunset Cove highlights the region's developing communications infrastructure. The intricate coastline is defined by protected anchorages like Hobart Bay and Port Houghton, which are separated by the high peaks of the Fanshaw Range. These waterways were the primary arteries for movement, connecting small clusters of Cabins and isolated islands like The Five Fingers and the Robert Islands to the wider world.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain