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1957 Map of Adak

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Adak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Adak Naval Station serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of the Andreanof Islands chain. Situated between the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the landscape is dominated by volcanic peaks like Mount Moffett and Mount Adagdak, while the intricate coastline is defined by deep inlets such as Kanaga Bay and Hot Springs Bay. The presence of Adak Naval Station and scattered structures like those at Cabin illustrate the strategic military and maritime importance of these outposts during the Cold War era.

Coastal navigation is carefully documented through features like Cemetery Pt on Kagalaska Island and the lighthouse at Light. The map provides a detailed view of the surrounding islands, including Kanaga Island and Great Sitkin Island, connected by treacherous waters like the Adak Strait. This remote Aleutian territory is further designated as part of the National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting its status as a protected wilderness area alongside its naval utility.