1959 Map of Atka

About this map

Korovin Volcano and Mt Kliuchef dominate the northern landscape of Atka Island, their volcanic peaks rising above the rugged coastline of the Bering Sea. This mid-century survey records the remote settlement of Atka, situated near the sheltered waters of Nazan Bay and Martin Harbor. The map highlights the extensive boundaries of the Aleutian Is Wilderness, protecting a network of islands and islets including Oglodak Island, Ikiginak Island, and the Vasilief Islands. Marine navigation is a primary focus, with detailed shoreline features such as Cape Potainikof and Cape Korovin recorded alongside numerous deep-water inlets like Korovin Bay and Bechevin Bay. The inland terrain is characterized by complex hydrology and specialized sites like the Kofovinski (Site), providing a look at this part of the Aleutian chain before modern revisions.