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1959 Map of Yakutat C-5

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Yakutat C-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Yakutat sits at the nexus of the North Pacific and the protected waters of Monti Bay, serving as a vital maritime and aviation hub for the eastern Gulf of Alaska during the mid-20th century. The settlement is anchored by infrastructure like the Yakutat Airport and a designated Seaplane Base at Shipyard Cove, reflecting its importance for regional transport. The geography is defined by a dense archipelago including Khantaak Island and Knight Island, separated by intricate passages such as Johnstone Passage and Hatchet Pass.

Evidence of local heritage is visible at the Yakutat Village Site and the Cem located near the shore. To the south, the Phipps Peninsula contains the unique tidal waters of the Ankau Saltchucks, while the interior is dominated by the Tongass National Forest. The map also captures the commercial and industrial landscape of the era, from the Landing Strip on the Situk River to the Yakutat Roads and various coastal harbors like Rurik Harbor and Port Mulgrave.