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1952 Map of Sumdum

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Deep fjords and advancing ice fields dominate this portion of the Alaska-Canada borderlands, where the coastal wilderness meets the high peaks of British Columbia. Small outposts like Sumdum and Windham mark the human presence in a landscape shaped by massive glacial systems, including the Sawyer Glacier and Dawes Glacier. These settlements, along with the Chuck Mining Camp and Indian Village, highlight the era's reliance on maritime access through Stephens Passage and Endicott Arm. The map records a complex network of international markers along the summit ridges, from Boundary Peak 78 to Boundary Peak 70, delineating the remote boundary between Alaska and Canada. Waterways like Tracy Arm and Fords Terror suggest the formidable maritime navigation required to reach these isolated mining and fishing sites during the early 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 22.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain