Old Maps of Manokotak, Alaska for Metal Detecting

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Manokotak, 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. 1948 Map of Nushagak Bay D-4, 1975 Print
    1948 Map of Nushagak Bay D-4, 1975 Print
    1948 Nushagak Bay D-4
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Igushik River winds through the coastal wetlands of southwestern Alaska in the late 1940s. Researchers can trace the early layout of Manokotak, find the settlement of Tuklung, and locate the isolated Landing Strip used by bush pilots.

  3. 1948 Map of Nushagak Bay D-3, 1975 Print
    1948 Map of Nushagak Bay D-3, 1975 Print
    1948 Nushagak Bay D-3
    1975 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska in the late forties is defined here by the vast tidal reaches of Nushagak Bay and its winding river systems. Researchers can trace the shifting mudflats and survey markers like VABM 49 Snake near the mouth of the Snake River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1951 Map of Goodnews, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Goodnews, 1953 Print
    1951 Goodnews
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southwest Alaska’s coastal bays and mountain lakes are captured here just after the war, showing the area's shifting settlement patterns. Trace the coastline from Kwinhagak to Goodnews, or locate interior landmarks like the Placer Mine and Nuyakuk Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1952 Map of Nushagak Bay D-3, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Nushagak Bay D-3, 1955 Print
    1952 Nushagak Bay D-3
    1955 Print · USGS
    Nushagak Bay and its tidal river systems are documented here in the early fifties, capturing the remote coastal geography of the Alaska Territory. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the isolated Cannery and locate landmarks like Acorn Peak and Igushik Ridge.

  9. 1952 Map of Nushagak Bay D-4, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Nushagak Bay D-4, 1955 Print
    1952 Nushagak Bay D-4
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Nushagak Bay region in the early fifties was a landscape of winding waterways and isolated coastal settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Igushik River and locate historic community sites at Manokotak and Tuklung.

  10. 1952 Map of Dillingham A-8, 1963 Print
    1952 Map of Dillingham A-8, 1963 Print
    1952 Dillingham A-8
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southwest Alaska during the early fifties reveals a landscape defined by the shifting waters of Lake Nunavaugaluk. Researchers can trace the meandering Snake River and locate remote Cabins along the water's edge.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Dillingham, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Dillingham, 1967 Print
    1954 Dillingham
    1967 Print · USGS
    Bristol Bay's interior river systems are mapped here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by water and winter travel. Researchers can trace remote settlements like Koliganek and Levelock or find family landmarks along the Nushagak River and Lake Aleknagik.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 1979 Map of Goodnews Bay A-1
    1979 Map of Goodnews Bay A-1
    1979 Goodnews Bay A-1
    1979 Print · USGS
    Dillingham, Alaska, is shown in the late 1970s as a complex wilderness of interconnected lakes and rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of former settlements like Yacherk (Site) and Sparks (Site) near the Igushik River.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1979 Map of Goodnews Bay
    1979 Map of Goodnews Bay
    1979 Goodnews Bay
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal villages and massive mountain ranges define the southwestern Alaska wilderness during the late seventies. Researchers can trace remote routes like the Winter Trail and locate isolated outposts at Platinum and Goodnews Bay near Cape Newenham.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 2019 Map of Goodnews Bay A-1 SE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Goodnews Bay A-1 SE, 2019 Print
    2019 Goodnews Bay A-1 SE
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Dillingham Census Area in the late twenty-teens is a landscape of expansive waterways and isolated settlements. Researchers can trace the meandering Igushik River as it winds toward Manokotak and identify the shores of Amanka Lake.

  16. 2019 Map of Dillingham A-8 SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Dillingham A-8 SW, 2019 Print
    2019 Dillingham A-8 SW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Coastal Alaska near Dillingham is documented in this 2019 survey, showcasing the isolated settlement of Manokotak and its surrounding river systems. Researchers can trace the winding path of the Weary River and locate the prominent peak of Gnarled Mtn.

  17. 2019 Map of Nushagak Bay D-4 NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Nushagak Bay D-4 NE, 2019 Print
    2019 Nushagak Bay D-4 NE
    2019 Print · USGS
    The village of Manokotak is shown in this 2019 survey as it transitions from the high tundra slopes to the marshy river basin. Trace the local road network including Manokotak Heights Road and the winding course of the Igushik River.

  18. 2019 Map of Nushagak Bay D-3 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Nushagak Bay D-3 NW, 2019 Print
    2019 Nushagak Bay D-3 NW
    2019 Print · USGS
    Manokotak sits along the meandering Weary River in the late 2010s, surrounded by a complex landscape of tundra and wetlands. Researchers can trace local infrastructure and landmarks like Acorn Peak, Manokotak Airport, and the Manokotak Heights Road.

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