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1950s Maps of Lake and Peninsula, Alaska

Explore 144 historic maps of Lake and Peninsula from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Lake and Peninsula, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Lake Clark
    1951 Map of Lake Clark
    1951 Lake Clark
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Lake Clark region of the Alaskan interior was a remote frontier in the early 1950s, defined by high peaks and sprawling river systems. Researchers can trace historic travel routes like the Native Trail and locate isolated settlements at Old Village or Nondalton.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Bristol Bay
    1951 Map of Bristol Bay
    1951 Bristol Bay
    1951 Print · USGS
    Bristol Bay and the western edge of the Alaska Peninsula are captured here in the early 1950s, based on earlier reconnaissance and aerial photography. Researchers can trace the shifting coastal geometry of the Tidal Flats and the courses of Cinder River and Reindeer Creek.
  7. 1951 Map of Dillingham, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Dillingham, 1952 Print
    1951 Dillingham
    1952 Print · USGS
    Dillingham and the Bristol Bay river systems are captured here in the early fifties, showing a remote landscape linked by water and seasonal camps. Researchers can trace early settlements and post offices at New Stuyahok, Ekwok, and Kvichak.
  10. 1951 Map of Mt Katmai, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mt Katmai, 1952 Print
    1951 Mt Katmai
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula at mid-century reveals a landscape of volcanic upheaval and empty settlements following the Great Eruption. Researchers can trace the vanished communities of Savonoski and Katmai Village or locate the Novarupta Volcano.
    11 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Karluk, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Karluk, 1952 Print
    1951 Karluk
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Kodiak archipelago and the rugged Katmai coast are shown in the early fifties before statehood. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial footprint of the Cannery at Larsen Bay and the isolated settlement at Karluk.
  16. 1951 Map of Stepovak Bay, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Stepovak Bay, 1952 Print
    1951 Stepovak Bay
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula and Shumagin Islands are documented here during the early fifties, showing a remote maritime and coastal landscape. Researchers can trace early settlements and coastal landings such as Perryville, Bales Ldg, and the waters of Stepovak Bay.
  19. 1951 Map of Sutwik Island, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Sutwik Island, 1953 Print
    1951 Sutwik Island
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula at mid-century remains a wild frontier defined by the Aleutian Range and remote island chains. Trace early survey points and coastal features from Meshik Lake to the isolated Chowiet Island and Sutwik Island.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1951 Map of Iliamna A-5, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Iliamna A-5, 1956 Print
    1951 Iliamna A-5
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska wilderness west of Cook Inlet is captured here in the early fifties, showing the pristine drainages of the Paint River. Researchers can trace the hydrography of this unroaded area through Battle Lake, Pirate Lake, and McNeil River.
  28. 1951 Map of Ugashik C-5, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Ugashik C-5, 1956 Print
    1951 Ugashik C-5
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula coastline comes into focus in the early 1950s, documenting the vital fishing outposts of the Bristol Bay region. Researchers can trace the layout of Pilot Point and find industrial landmarks like the Cannery and Water Towers near Ugashik Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Mount Katmai A-6, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Mount Katmai A-6, 1956 Print
    1951 Mount Katmai A-6
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Katmai wilderness on the Alaska Peninsula is captured here in the early fifties, showing the region before statehood. You can trace the remote drainage of Takayoto Creek and Angle Creek along the Katmai National Monument boundary.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Mount Katmai C-3, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Mount Katmai C-3, 1956 Print
    1951 Mount Katmai C-3
    1956 Print · USGS
    Katmai National Monument in the early fifties was a wilderness of braided glacial streams and high-altitude survey markers. Geologists and researchers can trace the intricate channels of the Savonoski River and locate remote landmarks like VABM 3462 Scrab.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Ugashik C-4, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Ugashik C-4, 1956 Print
    1951 Ugashik C-4
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula in the early fifties was a wilderness of water and tundra dominated by the winding Ugashik River. Trace the isolated outposts of the era, from a solitary Cabin to a cluster of Cabins connected by a Footbridge near the lake.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Mount Katmai B-4, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Mount Katmai B-4, 1956 Print
    1951 Mount Katmai B-4
    1956 Print · USGS
    Katmai National Monument in the early fifties reveals a dynamic landscape of volcanic peaks and glaciers within the Alaska Range. Geologists and researchers can trace the drainages of the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and peaks like Novarupta Volcano and Baked Mountain.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Ugashik B-3, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Ugashik B-3, 1956 Print
    1951 Ugashik B-3
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula in the early fifties remains a wilderness of interconnected waterways and sharp ridges. Researchers can trace the winding paths of the Dog Salmon River and Figure Eight Creek or locate secluded basins like Elizabeth Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1951 Map of Ugashik D-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Ugashik D-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Ugashik D-1
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula at the start of the 1950s reveals a wilderness shaped by the waters of Becharof Lake. Researchers can trace isolated outposts like Grindle and shoreline Cabins along the rugged Severson Peninsula.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1951 Map of Mount Katmai C-6, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Mount Katmai C-6, 1956 Print
    1951 Mount Katmai C-6
    1956 Print · USGS
    Katmai National Monument at the mid-century remains a landscape of vast waterways and isolated outposts. Researchers can locate early structural footprints like Cabins (Abandon), Ruins, and the Dam near Brooks Falls.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Ugashik C-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Ugashik C-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Ugashik C-1
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula in the early fifties shows a landscape defined by coastal outposts and high mountain passes. Trace the legacy of resource exploration at the Oil Camp or locate the village site of Kanatak near Portage Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Mount Katmai B-6, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Mount Katmai B-6, 1956 Print
    1951 Mount Katmai B-6
    1956 Print · USGS
    Katmai's volcanic wilderness is captured here in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of unnamed peaks and high-altitude drainage systems. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Katmai National Monument and the shores of Lake Brooks.
  58. 1951 Map of Ugashik D-5 and D-6, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Ugashik D-5 and D-6, 1956 Print
    1951 Ugashik D-5 and D-6
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula coastline meets the sea in the early fifties, revealing a landscape of immense water networks and tidal zones. Trace remote survival sites like a lonely Cabin or follow the winding Dodo Creek toward the shores of Bristol Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 1951 Map of Naknek B-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Naknek B-1, 1956 Print
    1951 Naknek B-1
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula was a true wilderness frontier when this survey was conducted in the early fifties. Historians and researchers can trace the early Katmai National Monument Boundary and the surroundings of Lake Brooks and Granite.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1951 Map of Mount Katmai D-5, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Mount Katmai D-5, 1956 Print
    1951 Mount Katmai D-5
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaskan wilderness in the early fifties is captured here, showcasing the early boundaries of the Katmai National Monument. Researchers can trace the path of American Creek as it flows between Nonvianuk Lake and Lake Coville.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1951 Map of Ugashik C-2, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Ugashik C-2, 1956 Print
    1951 Ugashik C-2
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Alaska Peninsula in the early fifties was a land of volcanic extremes and remote waterways. Researchers can trace the geothermal activity near Mt Peulik and the early layout of Ugashik where it meets Upper Ugashik Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 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
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