1963 Map of Chignik D-4

About this map

Bristol Bay dominates this coastal survey, where the vast expanse of the sea meets a complex network of marshes and low-lying terrain. The shoreline is characterized by extensive Tidal Flats and areas simply labeled Flat, indicating a dynamic littoral environment subject to the significant tidal ranges of the Alaska Peninsula. Evidence of human presence is sparse but specific, with a single Cabin and a location identified as Lilac positioned near the water's edge. This 1963 field-annotated map provides a snapshot of a largely undeveloped wilderness, where the geography is defined more by its hydrography—including the area noted as Mud—than by permanent settlements. The layout reflects the Bureau of Land Management’s early surveying efforts in these remote coastal stretches during the mid-20th century.