2020 Map of Cold Bay C-1 SW

About this map

Alaska Peninsula terrain dominates this 2020 study, revealing a coastal landscape defined by the shifting waters of the Cathedral River. The river meanders across the northern reaches of the quadrangle before emptying near Gerstle Bay, a key coastal feature marked by the prominent Gerstle Point. To the south, the topographic relief increases significantly as the land rises from the coastal flats into the Cathedral Valley. This area is characterized by a high density of small ponds and wetlands in the lower elevations, contrasting sharply with the steep, contoured slopes of the southern peninsula. The map provides a precise record of the natural hydrology and elevation patterns of this unpopulated stretch of the Aleutians East Borough, capturing the intersection of riverine systems and the Bering Sea coast.