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1944 Map of Cold Bay Sheet No. 20 of 25

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Cold Bay Sheet No. 20 of 25
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The southwest edge of the Alaska Peninsula meets the North Pacific Ocean in this 1944 military survey, conducted during the height of World War II activity in the Aleutians. The topography highlights the steep, serrated coastlines between Morzhovoi Bay and Cape Tachilni, where peaks like Walrus Peak South rise abruptly from the sea. Offshore, Amagat Island stands as a primary feature, marked by its own Amagat Peak and a small area labeled New Amagat.

Produced by the Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army using early aerial photography, the map documents specific maritime navigational hazards and coastal landmarks including Egg Island and West Cape. The intricate contour work reflects the urgent wartime need for precise coastal data in a region where fog and terrain made land operations and navigation exceptionally difficult. Small specific labels like Rey, Bul, and Kelp serve as critical points of reference for the survey teams operating in these isolated waters.