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1951 Map of Taku River B-6

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Taku River B-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Taku Lodge and the adjacent Customhouse sit at the edge of the Taku River, serving as a remote outpost in the early 1950s within the Tongass National Forest. This survey captures a landscape dominated by massive ice and water systems, where a Seaplane Base provides essential access to the interior. The glacial activity is prominent, with the Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier feeding into the river and Bridge Glacier carving through the high peaks to the east.

Industrial and natural landmarks are scattered across the borough, from Swede Point on the Taku Inlet to the sprawling waters of Turner Lake. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Mount Swineford, which overlooks the Swineford Lakes. This map documents the early aviation and maritime infrastructure required to navigate the Alaskan wilderness before more modern developments altered the character of the Taku River corridor.