1963 Map of Chignik

About this map

The Alaska Peninsula is defined here by the massive Mount Veniaminof, a glacier-capped peak feeding systems like the Cone Glacier and Fog Glacier. The landscape transitions from the volcanic heights of the Aleutian Range to the complex waterways of Chignik Lagoon and the fishing settlement of Chignik on the Pacific coast. This mid-century survey captures a region where survival and industry are tied to the water, evidenced by the Cannery at the coast and the Port Heiden Airfield providing a vital link to the north. Between Bristol Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the map reveals a network of remote outposts like Ilnik and Meshik, connected by rivers such as the Meshik River and Sandy River. For the researcher, the map details the infrastructure of the era, from a Radio Tower and Landing Strip to scattered Cabins and a Cem near the coast.