1952 Map of Attu

About this map

Attu Island and its surrounding archipelago anchor this reconnaissance survey, detailing the westernmost reach of the Aleutian Islands shortly after the second World War. The topography, compiled from Army Map Service data and aerial photography, reveals the stark isolation of Agattu Island and the Semichi Islands across the Agattu Strait. Navigationally significant points such as Chichagof Harbor and Massacre Bay are clearly delineated, reflecting the area's strategic importance during recent Pacific conflicts. This landscape is dominated by the Wrangell Range and Attu Mountain, landforms that define the character of the Aleutian Islands National Wildlife Refuge. From the western extremity at Cape Wrangell to the eastern outpost of Shemya Island, the map captures a moment when mid-century military and coastal surveys first brought these remote territories into high-fidelity topographic focus.