1943 Map of Cold Bay

About this map

Thornbrough Air Force Base stands as a significant military installation on this reconnaissance survey, situated between the expansive Izembek Lagoon and Cold Bay. The landscape is dominated by the volcanic topography of the Alaska Peninsula, where peaks like Frosty Peak, Mt Dutton, and the striking Aghileen Pinnacles rise above the coastal lowlands. Coastal activity is centered around established settlements such as King Cove and Belkofski, as well as industrial sites like the Cannery (Abandoned) located near Morzhovoi Bay. Navigation in the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea and Deer Passage is aided by Sealion Rocks Light, reflecting the maritime reliance of the era. The mapping, derived from 1942 and 1943 aerial photography, reveals the remote outpost character of these communities during the war years, providing a clear record of shoreline features from Cape Leontovich to the Isanotski Is at the peninsula's tip.