#405 • 1946 USGS Alaska Map E, Nowell Dawson & Washington Views, and Glacier Photographs

Part of November 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

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Bidding closes Nov 15, 2026 6:16 PM AKST

Category: Maps

A large United States Geological Survey Alaska Map E, edition of 1946, shows the territory's settlements, waterways, mountain ranges, and judicial divisions, with an inset extending the Aleutian Islands. Printed at a scale of 1:2,500,000, approximately 40 miles to the inch, it measures approximately 33" x 48". Two illustrated plates from Thomas S. Nowell's Art Work of Seattle and Alaska - in Nine Parts pair four historical views. One shows Yukon River boats in winter quarters and a bird's-eye view of Dawson in Canada's Yukon. The other depicts a crevasse in Nisqually Glacier and falls on the western wall of Mount Shuksan, both in Washington. Three additional photographic prints depict glacier landscapes. The map and paper material show age discoloration, creases, and edge wear, with corner and edge losses on some of the mounted material.