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1954 Map of Gareloi Island

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Gareloi Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Gareloi Island and the western reaches of the Delarof Islands dominate this maritime survey of the Aleutian chain. The central volcanic peak of Mt Gareloi stands as a prominent navigational landmark between the Amchitka Pass and Tanaga Pass. To the east, the rugged western coast of Tanaga Island reveals a complex shoreline of points and capes, including Cape Sajaka and Cape Amagalik, where the land meets Tanaga Bay.

This mid-century charting reflects the region's status within the Aleutian Islands National Wildlife Refuge, showing a landscape largely defined by its natural topography rather than permanent settlement. However, small signs of human activity appear in the form of a Cabin near Cable Bay and Cabins on Ogliuga I. The survey also documents numerous smaller landforms such as Kavalga Island, Unalga Island, and the dangerous Inferno Reef, illustrating the intricate geography of the northern Pacific Ocean.