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1951 Map of Adak

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Adak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Adak stands as the primary hub within this mid-century survey of the Andreanof Islands, a central group within the Aleutian Islands chain. Compiled from post-war surveys conducted between 1943 and 1946, the map details a landscape defined by its complex coastline and maritime strategic value. The shoreline is punctuated by deep natural harbors such as Kuluk Bay, Expedition Harbor, and the Bay of Waterfalls.

Coastal features like Clam Lagoon and Andrew Lake are recorded alongside smaller outposts, including a Cabin on western Kanaga Island. The inclusion of Hot Springs Bay on Tanaga Island highlights the geothermal character of this volcanic archipelago. The entire region is noted as being within the National Wildlife Refuge, illustrating the early institutional management of these remote islands following the intensive military activity of the preceding decade.