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1959 Map of Yakutat A-2

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Yakutat A-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Dry Bay dominates this coastal survey, where the Alsek River meets the Gulf of Alaska in a complex network of tidal flats and shifting channels. Within the southern reaches of the Tongass National Forest, the landscape is defined by its dynamic water systems, including the Ustay River, Tanya River, and Muddy Creek. The human presence is sparse and tied to the coast, evidenced by a Cannery (Aban'd) near the bay's western entrance and scattered Cabins along the shoreline.

A Tractor Trail provides a primitive overland route through the lowland terrain, connecting remote points like Bear Island and various landing strips. Local landmarks such as Williams and Square Lake sit amidst a labyrinth of smaller streams like Gines Creek and Split Creek, illustrating a wilderness shaped by heavy glacial runoff and tidal influence before further 20th-century shifts in the river delta.