1963 Map of Chignik C-1

About this map

The braided waters of the Meshik River dominate the northern landscape of this Alaska Peninsula coastal region, flowing through a vast network of wetlands and seasonal drainages. To the south, the deep indentation of Kujulik Bay is framed by the prominent Cape Kumliun, where tidal flats and steep coastal terrain meet. This 1963 field-annotated survey reveals a wilderness defined by its water systems, including the creatively named Plenty Bear Creek and Blue Violet Creek. A few isolated structures, such as a Cabin near the mouth of Rudy Creek and another at the base of Portage Pass, mark the rare evidence of human presence in this maritime environment. The intricate topography suggests historical transit routes through mountain gaps like Black Pass, which connects the interior drainages to the coastal bays.