1954 Map of Afognak B-1

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Afognak Island emerges from the Gulf of Alaska in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape dominated by the protected reaches of the Chugach National Forest. The eastern coastline is deeply indented by maritime features like Tonki Bay and Seal Bay, with the long stretch of the Tonki Peninsula reaching toward the northeast. This era of mapping relies on aerial photography to document the interior's complex hydrology, revealing a network of freshwater bodies such as Pauls Lake, Laura Lake, and Gretchen Lake that feed into the surrounding saltwater bays.