1963 Map of Chignik A-1

About this map

The Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape, protecting a complex shoreline where the land meets the Pacific Ocean. This survey captures the intricate geography of the Chignik area, characterized by deep inlets and prominent headlands such as Cape Castle and Tuliumnit Pt. The hydrographic data, compiled from mid-century charts, reveals the sheltered waters of Castle Bay and smaller indentations like Nikolai Cove and Necessity Cove. South of the mainland, the isolated Chankliut Island rises from the sea, marked by steep Cliffs. The topography was photogrammetrically mapped from 1962 aerial photography, providing a precise record of this undeveloped maritime environment during a period of expanding federal conservation efforts in Alaska.