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1952 Map of Afognak A-2

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Afognak A-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Chugach National Forest encompasses the northern reaches of this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the jagged shoreline of Afognak Island meets the waters of Marmot Bay. The map documents a highly specialized maritime infrastructure in the mid-20th century, specifically the Hatchery Seaplane Landing Area on the eastern coast near Kitoi Bay. This facility, situated between Big Kitoi Lake and the salt water, indicates the intersection of early aviation and fisheries management in this remote region.

Inland, the terrain is dominated by significant elevations such as Duck Mountain and Paramanof Mountain, while the southern coast is deeply indented by Mary Anderson Bay and Selezen Bay. Small clusters of Cabins tucked along the inlets suggest a seasonal or subsistence-based presence. Navigation hazards are carefully noted for mariners entering through Eastern Passage, including the Skipwith Reefs and various islets like Parrot I and Stripe Rock.