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1953 Map of Blying Sound, 1956 Print
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1953 Map of Blying Sound

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Kenai Mountains meet the fractured coastline of the Gulf of Alaska in this mid-century compilation of the Blying Sound region. The landscape is defined by massive glacial flows, including the Aialik Glacier, Bear Glacier, and Holgate Glacier, which carve deep fjords like Aialik Bay and Resurrection Bay. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by isolated Cabin sites and broader maritime protections like the Lighthouse Reserve near Cape Cleare. These small markers represent the subsistence and navigational outposts of the era before more intensive coastal development. The eastern reaches are anchored by Montague Island and the protected lands of the Chugach National Forest, while the numerous islands of the Chiswell Is and Rugged Island illustrate the intricate navigational hazards of these waters.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions29.9 x 22.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain