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1952 Map of Afognak B-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Afognak B-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Shelikof Strait dominates this 1952 study, depicting the maritime passage between the mainland and the northwestern coast of Afognak Island. The map focuses on a rugged corner of the Kodiak Island Borough, where the coastline is defined by the deep indentations of Paramanof Bay and Malina Bay. A lone Cabin sits near Cape Paramanof, representing the sparse human footprint in an area otherwise governed by topography and tide.

Controlled by USC&GS data and aerial photography, this survey illustrates the land as it appeared while part of the Chugach National Forest. The lack of roads or established trails on the island portion emphasizes the isolation of features like Tanaak Cape. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of the shoreline and elevation contours before later decades of environmental change and shifting land management.