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1943 Map of Fort Randall

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Fort Randall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Fort Randall and the adjacent Thornbrough Air Force Base anchor this mid-century survey of the lower Alaska Peninsula. The map documents a critical period of military infrastructure established during the war years, situated between the vast Bering Sea and the complex coastline of Cold Bay. Coastal settlements like King Cove and Belkofski are noted alongside maritime features essential for navigation, including the Sealion Rocks Light and Kitchen Anchorage.

Transitioning from industrial to natural landmarks, the terrain is defined by volcanic features such as Frosty Peak and Mt Dutton. Traces of earlier maritime industry appear near Morzhovoi Bay, where an Abandoned Cannery stands on the shore. The sheet provides a clear record of the region's hydrography, from the sheltered waters of Kinzarof Lagoon to the remote Kudiakof Islands, reflecting both the strategic and commercial character of this Aleutians East landscape.