1963 Map of Chignik C-6

About this map

Bristol Bay dominates the northern expanse of this 1960s coastal survey, illustrating the maritime character of the Aleutian landscape before modern development. The map details the transition from the open sea to a complex coastal wetland system along the southern shore. This transition is marked by the winding course of the Ocean River, which flows through an intricate network of marshes and unnamed ponds. The inland topography is relatively flat, defined by subtle rises such as the Three Hills area. This document captures the wilderness state of the region during a period when the Bureau of Land Management was still determining unsurveyed and unmarked locations across the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.