1900s (20th Century) Maps of Bristol Bay, Alaska

Explore 18 historic maps of Bristol Bay from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Bristol Bay, AK maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Nushagak Bay, 1954 Print
    1945 Map of Nushagak Bay, 1954 Print
    1945 Nushagak Bay
    1954 Print · USGS
    Nushagak Bay and the sprawling Alaskan coastline are captured in the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by salmon fishing and tidal waters. Researchers can locate remote outposts like Old Saltery, the busy Nushagak Cannery, and the coastal settlement of Clarks Point.

  2. 1949 Map of Nushagak Bay
    1949 Map of Nushagak Bay
    1949 Nushagak Bay
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska at the height of the mid-century salmon industry reveals a landscape of isolated canneries and subsistence camps. You can trace the shorelines to find sites like Nushagak Cannery, the Old Saltery, and the remote Igushik Cannery along the river.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Nushagak Bay, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Nushagak Bay, 1955 Print
    1951 Nushagak Bay
    1955 Print · USGS
    Bristol Bay's eastern coastline is captured here in the early fifties, highlighting the salmon fishing and canning hubs of the era. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal settlements like Ekuk and Nushagak or locate the Igushik (Site).
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Naknek D-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Naknek D-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Naknek D-1
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula wilderness is captured here in the early fifties, showcasing the natural hydrology near the western edge of Katmai National Monument. You can trace the winding course of King Salmon Creek and identify the original Katmai National Monument Boundary.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Naknek C-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Naknek C-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Naknek C-1
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula in the early fifties remains a vast wilderness of water and ice-sculpted terrain. Researchers can trace the early National Monument Boundary (Approximate) where it bisects Naknek Lake (North Arm) and enters Katmai National Monument.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1952 Map of Naknek, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek, 1953 Print
    1952 Naknek
    1953 Print · USGS
    Bristol Bay at the dawn of the fifties reveals a world of salmon canneries and strategic outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal settlements like Koggiung and Libbyville or locate early facilities at Naknek Air Base.
    10 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Naknek D-2, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek D-2, 1958 Print
    1952 Naknek D-2
    1958 Print · USGS
    The wilderness of the Bristol Bay region is captured in the early 1950s as a complex network of glacial ponds and waterways. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Pauls Creek, Salmon Creek, and King Salmon Creek through this undeveloped landscape.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of Naknek C-5, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek C-5, 1958 Print
    1952 Naknek C-5
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Kvichak Bay appear in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of shifting tides and coastal wilderness. Researchers can trace the path of the Winter Trail and locate isolated landmarks like the shore-side cabin and the Big Flat coastal region.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1952 Map of Nushagak Bay C-1, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Nushagak Bay C-1, 1958 Print
    1952 Nushagak Bay C-1
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska in the early fifties reveals a labyrinth of tundra lakes and shifting sediment banks at the edge of the Bering Sea. Maritime researchers and historians can trace the vital navigation points like Etolin Point Beacon and the reach of Flounder Flat.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1952 Map of Naknek C-6, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek C-6, 1958 Print
    1952 Naknek C-6
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula coast meets the waters of Kvichak Bay in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by water and shifting sands. Researchers can locate a coastal Cabin and trace the drainage of Supply Lake through Supply Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1952 Map of Naknek C-2, 1962 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek C-2, 1962 Print
    1952 Naknek C-2
    1962 Print · USGS
    King Salmon served as a critical aviation and maritime hub in the Bristol Bay region during the early fifties. Researchers can trace the layout of the Airport and Seaplane Docks or locate seasonal Cabins along the Naknek River.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1952 Map of Naknek C-3, 1962 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek C-3, 1962 Print
    1952 Naknek C-3
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Bristol Bay region during the early fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the Naknek River and the salmon industry. Trace the early layout of South Naknek and King Salmon or locate traditional camps like Savonoski and Kanaknok.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1952 Map of Naknek D-5, 1962 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek D-5, 1962 Print
    1952 Naknek D-5
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal wetlands and tidal flats define the northern shores of the Alaska Peninsula in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the seasonal Winter Trail and locate isolated landmarks like the Keefer Cutoff and Half Moon Bay.

  14. 1952 Map of Naknek D-3, 1963 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek D-3, 1963 Print
    1952 Naknek D-3
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Bristol Bay is captured in the early fifties, showing a water-heavy landscape of tundra lakes and tidal flats. Local historians can trace the Winter Trail as it crosses the region toward the settlement at Kvichak and the Kvichak River.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1952 Map of Naknek D-4, 1963 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek D-4, 1963 Print
    1952 Naknek D-4
    1963 Print · USGS
    Bristol Bay's coastal landscape and fishing outposts are captured here in the early fifties. Researchers can trace seasonal transport routes like the Winter Trail and locate commercial hubs at Koggiung, Nakeen, and Libbyville.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1952 Map of Naknek C-4, 1963 Print
    1952 Map of Naknek C-4, 1963 Print
    1952 Naknek C-4
    1963 Print · USGS
    Bristol Bay at the start of the 1950s shows a landscape defined by the salmon industry and seasonal travel. Researchers can trace the layout of Naknek and South Naknek, locating the Cannery, the local Landing Strip, and the historic Winter Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1964 Map of Nushagak Bay
    1964 Map of Nushagak Bay
    1964 Nushagak Bay
    1964 Print · USGS
    Nushagak Bay and the Bristol Bay coastline appear in mid-century detail, capturing the seasonal fishing hubs and maritime hazards of the era. Researchers can trace historic cannery sites, coastal settlements like Ekuk, and the shifting sands of Ship Channel or Etolin Pt.

  18. 1964 Map of Naknek
    1964 Map of Naknek
    1964 Naknek
    1964 Print · USGS
    Bristol Bay and the Alaska Peninsula come into focus in the mid-1960s, a time when coastal life centered on the great river estuaries. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local industry at Libbyville, the military's footprint at King Salmon Air Force Base, and the path of the Winter Trail.

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