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1987 Map of Yakutat C-5 SW

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Yakutat C-5 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Yakutat sits at the edge of the Monti Bay and the Tongass National Forest, serving as a critical coastal outpost on this 1987 survey. The landscape is defined by the intricate waterways of the Ankau Saltchucks and the prominent sweep of the Monti Peninsula. Transportation and navigation infrastructure are central to the area's layout, from the Yakutat Airport in the east to the Khantaak Light guarding Port Mulgrave.

A tangible link to the region's industrial past is visible in the Old Railroad Grade winding near Blood Creek, reflecting the historical infrastructure required to move timber or minerals through this coastal terrain. Outside the main settlement, the map details numerous shoals and coves, including Shipyard Cove and Graveyard Cove, which highlight the maritime hazards and harbors of Khantaak Island. Freshwater systems like Aka Lake and the Summit Lakes are situated just inland from the Gulf of Alaska coastline.