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1952 Map of Sumdum

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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The Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape, where deep glacial fjords carve into the mainland of the First Judicial Division. Along the shoreline of Stephens Passage and Frederick Sound, small outposts like Indian Village and the settlement of Windham represent the human footprint in an area otherwise defined by massive ice fields and steep peaks. The resource-driven nature of the region is evident in the presence of the Crystal Mine and the Chuck Mining Camp, both located near the protected waters of Windham Bay and the Chuck River. These sites suggest a history of prospecting amidst the dramatic geography of Mt Sumdum and the Sumdum Glacier. Deep inland reaches such as Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm terminate at the massive faces of the South Sawyer Glacier and Dawes Glacier, illustrating the maritime routes essential for navigating this labyrinth of water and ice during the early 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 22 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain