1951 Map of Blying Sound C-8

About this map

Harris Peninsula and the surrounding fjords of the Kenai Peninsula are documented here just after the mid-century, based on 1950 aerial photography and 1951 field annotations. This coastal environment is defined by deep inlets and protected passages like Granite Passage and Dora Passage, which separate the mainland from major landforms like Granite Island and Harbor Island. The map records numerous vertical angle bench marks (VABM) such as VABM Granite 1000 and VABM Harris 135, which served as critical navigation and surveying points along this complex coastline. From the sheltered Northwestern Lagoon to the exposed Granite Cape, the survey captures the relationship between the glaciated terrain and the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Marine hazards and landmarks like Seal Rocks and the Chiswell Islands anchor the southern reaches of the quadrangle.