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1943 Map of Cold Bay

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Cold Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The rugged tip of the Alaska Peninsula and the eastern Aleutians appear here in a mid-century reconnaissance, dominated by the volcanic forms of Frosty Peak and Mt Dutton. The landscape is a complex network of lagoons and bays, with Izembek Lagoon and Moffet Lagoon carving into the northern coastline. Human activity centers around the deep water of Cold Bay, where Thornbrough Air Force Base stands as a vital strategic outpost.

Further east, the settlement of Belkofski and the cannery operations at King Cove illustrate the region's historical dependence on maritime resources. The presence of a Cannery (Aband) near the western shore reflects the shifting fortunes of the local fishing industry. Conservation is already a priority on this sheet, with large tracts designated as the Aleutian Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the Izembek National Wildlife Range, protecting the diverse coastal habitats of Amak Island and the Kudiakof Islands.