1951 Map of Adak

About this map

Adak Island and the neighboring peaks of the Andreanof Islands emerge between the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean in this mid-century reconnaissance. The landscape is dominated by the massive Kanaga Vol and the complex harbor systems of Adak, including Sweeper Cove and Kuluk Bay. This survey captures the strategic maritime geography of the Aleutian chain during a period of significant military interest, reflected in the detailed charting of Expedition Harbor and the numerous inlets like the Bay of Waterfalls. On Tanaga Island, a solitary Cabin and the geothermal waters of Hot Springs Bay suggest the sparse, functional settlement patterns of this remote archipelago. The map meticulously documents the narrows and straits, such as Adak Strait and Kanaga Pass, that served as essential passages for navigators in these northern waters.