
Unimak Island and the Fox Islands define the maritime landscape of this 2020 survey, where the terrestrial edge of the Aleutian Islands meets the open Bering Sea. The map focuses on a transitional coastal zone characterized by the expansive Swanson Lagoon, a complex of water and wetlands along the northern shore of the island chain. This modern cartographic record by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the intricate shoreline and drainage patterns of the eastern Aleutians, documenting the contemporary shape of these remote islands. The lack of named settlements emphasizes the wilderness character of this region, providing a detailed base for studying geomorphology and environmental change in the North Pacific.
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1943 · Fort Randall
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · False Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Fort Randall
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · False Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Fort Randall
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1989 · Cold Bay A-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1989 · False Pass D-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1995 · Cold Bay A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1995 · False Pass D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2020 · False Pass D-5 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000