1953 Map of Blying Sound

About this map

The Kenai Mountains and the massive Harding Icefield dominate this mid-century look at the southern coast of the Kenai Peninsula. Glacial systems like Aialik Glacier and Holgate Glacier are shown reaching down toward the deep fjords of Aialik Bay and Harris Bay. This era of mapping emphasizes the maritime landscape, detailing the complex network of islands and passages including Latouche I, Evans I, and the broad expanse of Resurrection Bay. A small Cabin on Montague Island near Macleod Harbor represents the sparse human footprint in this wilderness, which is largely protected by the Kenai Moose Range and Chugach National Forest. The map documents the intricate coastline before the dramatic tectonic shifts of the 1964 earthquake, showing landmarks like Cape Cleare and Granite Cape as they stood in the early 1950s.