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1953 Map of Taku River, 1959 Print
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1953 Map of Taku River

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Taku River carves a deep valley through the Coast Mountains, serving as a primary corridor between Alaska and British Columbia in this 1953 compilation. The international boundary is meticulously marked by a series of high-altitude markers, including Boundary Peak 93 and Boundary Peak 87, tracing the crests above the Wright Glacier and Speel Glacier. Human presence is concentrated near the water, with the U S Customs Bldg and Taku Lodge situated along the lower river, while small settlements like Swede and Hubbard dot the coastal fringe. Within the Tongass National Forest, the map reveals a landscape defined by massive ice fields and narrow inlets like Snettisham Port. Genealogists and historians can locate isolated cabins and a Mine near the southern coast, reflecting the mid-century intersection of government oversight and wilderness subsistence in the First Judicial Division.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions21 x 22.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain