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1963 Map of Chignik A-7, 1982 Print
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1963 Map of Chignik A-7

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Alaska Peninsula landscape of the early 1960s is defined by its intricate network of river systems and coastal wetlands. The drainage of the Sandy River and Milky River dominates the northern and central portions of the map, while the expansive Bear Lake and its associated Bear River mark the southern reaches. This remote region, part of a National Wildlife Refuge, shows limited human infrastructure centered around aviation and resource exploration. Isolated facilities like the Sandy River Landing Strip and another Landing Strip near a small cabin provide the primary access to this wetland-rich environment. Evidence of industrial sampling is found at a solitary drill hole, indicating the early assessment of the area's subterranean potential within the larger Peninsula territory.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain