1953 Map of Afognak A-1

About this map

Afognak Island stands as a rugged maritime landscape in the early 1950s, dominated by the towering Edge Mountain and a complex network of deep-water inlets. This topographic survey captures the eastern shoreline where Izhut Bay and Marmot Bay converge, revealing a coastline defined by prominent landmarks like Peril Cape and Pillar Cape. The entire landmass is contained within the Chugach National Forest, illustrating a wilderness shaped by its proximity to the sea rather than industrial or residential development. Notable features such as Saposa Bay and King Cove offer insight into the island's natural harbors and the navigational hazards of the Alaska-Third Judicial Division. The lack of named roads or settlements emphasizes the remote, untouched character of the archipelago during this era of post-war exploration.