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1961 Map of Sumdum

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sumdum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal survey, where the intricate maritime landscape of Southeast Alaska meets the international boundary with Canada. Small settlements like Windham and Sylvia sit along the deep inlets of Windham Bay, while industrial traces appear at a Mine and the Salt Chuck. The maritime importance of these waters is evidenced by the Lighthouse Reserve and the Five Finger Lighthouse positioned within Stephens Passage.

Navigational landmarks and terrain features define the era's geography, from the Snettisham Peninsula in the north down to Farragut Bay. Small coastal outposts such as Jamestown and Portage provide a look at the scattered human footprint amidst the complex network of fjords, including Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm. The map also identifies local cultural markers like a Chapel, offering points of interest for genealogists tracing early twentieth-century activity in the region.