1949 Map of False Pass

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Unimak Island and the Alaska Peninsula meet at the narrow gateway of Isanotski Strait, a vital maritime passage defined by its volcanic peaks and coastal settlements. This 1949 survey documents the area shortly after the mid-century peak of the regional salmon fishing industry, centered on the village of False Pass. The landscape is dominated by massive geological features like Shishaldin Volcano and Isanotski Peaks, while the coastal margins reveal the reliance on sheltered waters such as Traders Cove and Dora Hbr.