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1951 Map of Amukta

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Amukta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Islands of the Four Mountains rise from the Pacific Ocean in this mid-century topographic study of the central Aleutian chain. The landscape is defined by its volcanic isolation, featuring the prominent landmass of Yunaska Island with its Crater Anchorage and a small collection of Cabins tucked away at Traders Cove on Amukta Island. These scattered structures represent the rare evidence of human habitation or temporary shelters in this remote maritime environment.

Deep water passages like Carlisle Pass and Chuginadak Pass separate the islands, which are largely protected within the Aleutian Islands Wilderness. The survey captures a world of steep peaks and coastal inlets, from East Cove and South Anchorage to the sharp profiles of Chagulak I and Herbert Island. The map documents the specific hydrographic and landform data necessary for navigating these treacherous northern reaches during the early 1950s.