1943 Map of Fort Randall

About this map

Fort Randall stands at the strategic entrance to the Bering Sea on the Alaska Peninsula during the height of World War II activity. This reconnaissance-level survey, based on aerial photography from 1942 and 1943, documents the critical military infrastructure established in the region, most notably Thornbrough Air Force Base and its proximity to Cold Bay. The map captures a transitional moment for the local economy and indigenous settlements, showing the established village of Belkofski and the industry at King Cove alongside a Cannery (Abandoned) in Morzhovoi Bay. The landscape is dominated by volcanic features like Frosty Peak and the striking Aghileen Pinnacles, illustrating the maritime hazards of the Bering Sea and Deer Passage during an era when these remote outposts were central to Pacific theater logistics.