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1951 Map of Bristol Bay
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1951 Map of Bristol Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The coastline of the Alaska Peninsula meets the expansive waters of Bristol Bay in this 1951 reconstruction. This reconnaissance study, compiled from early 20th-century surveys and wartime aerial photography, documents a remote maritime landscape dominated by dynamic shorelines and braided drainage systems. Along the southeastern edge of the bay, the map reveals extensive Tidal Flats that separate the open water from the mainland, highlighting the complex hydrology of the region before modern development. Inward from the coast, the terrain is defined by the winding paths of the Cinder River and Reindeer Creek, which serve as primary landmarks in an otherwise sparsely labeled wilderness. The focus here is on the natural geography and hydrography, capturing the raw state of the Alaskan coast during the early post-war era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions23.9 x 22.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain