1940s Maps of Bristol Bay, Alaska

Explore 2 historic maps of Bristol Bay from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Bristol Bay's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Bristol Bay's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


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.
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