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1953 Map of Blying Sound D-7

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Blying Sound D-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Glacial ice and deep coastal inlets dominate this maritime landscape of the Kenai Peninsula. The massive Bear Glacier flows from the west toward Resurrection Bay, while the smaller Leach Glacier and Porcupine Glacier carve through the high elevations of the surrounding peninsulas. This mid-century survey reveals a coastline defined by intricate waterways, including the Eldorado Narrows and Harding Gateway, which provide essential passage through these frigid waters.

Navigational aids like the Lighthouse and several Light markers point to the area's importance for coastal shipping and transit. Protected coves such as Paradise Cove and Bulldog Cove indent the shoreline of the Aialik Peninsula, offering shelter from the open waters of Blying Sound. Several significant islands, including Renard Island and Rugged Island, stand as prominent landmarks for mariners entering the bay toward northern settlements.