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1952 Map of Afognak B-2

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Afognak B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Port William and its adjacent Port William Seaplane Base serve as the primary human touchpoints on this northern coastal stretch of the Chugach National Forest. Located along the shores of Shuyak Strait, these outposts illustrate the maritime and aviation-dependent nature of mid-century life in the Kodiak Island Borough. The topography is defined by intricate waterways like Perenosa Bay and Big Waterfall Bay, which carve into the landmass of Shuyak Island and the northern tip of Afognak Island.

Navigational landmarks such as Lighthouse Pt and the churning waters of Cape Current Narrows highlight the challenges of the local coastline. Inland, the terrain rises toward Red Peak, while numerous freshwater bodies like Pauls Lake and Portage Lake dot the forested interior. The map also identifies remote Cabin locations and coastal features like Esther Lagoon, providing a record of the early infrastructure used by hunters, fishers, and forest rangers in this wilderness area.