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1953 Map of Taku River
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1953 Map of Taku River

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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The Taku River corridor serves as the primary artery through this glaciated landscape, where the international boundary between Alaska and British Columbia is defined by a series of high mountain peaks. The presence of U S Customs and the Taku Lodge near the riverbanks highlights the historical importance of this waterway as a transboundary transit point. Toward the southern end of the sheet, Port Snettisham opens into the larger Stephens Passage, while the Speel River and Whiting River drain the icefields of the Tongass National Forest. Evidence of early industrial activity appears near the coast at the Whiggy Mine, located south of Mallard Cove. The terrain is characterized by massive ice features like Twin Glaciers and the Wright Glacier, alongside numerous named summits such as Devils Paw and Mt Ogden that once served as critical markers for the International Boundary Commission.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 22.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain