1953 Map of Blying Sound D-6

About this map

Resurrection Peninsula defines the western edge of this coastal survey, where the deep waters of Day Harbor meet the open Gulf of Alaska. Mapped shortly after mid-century using aerial photography from 1950, the topography captures the maritime character of the Kenai Peninsula coastline before modern development. Notable coastal landmarks such as Cape Fairfield and Cape Mansfield frame the expansive Whidbey Bay, while several smaller inlets like Safety Cove and Driftwood Bay provide natural anchorage along the jagged shore. The interior terrain is marked by steep ridges and specific survey points like VABM 118 Chimney and VABM 62 Gos. This map serves as a primary record of the shoreline and bathymetry in Blying Sound during the early 1950s, detailing depths and coastal features vital for maritime history and navigation.