1952 Map of Hagemeister Island C-5

About this map

Cape Newenham National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape of Southwest Alaska meets the cold waters of Bristol Bay. The terrain is defined by the significant elevation of Slug Mountain, which stands as a prominent landmark near the western coast. From these heights, the drainage of the Slug River winds across the tundra toward the sea. The coastline itself is marked by sharp geographic transitions, from the jagged profile of Pyrite Pt to the elongated reach of Asigyukpak Spit in the east. Inland water bodies like Norseman Lake and offshore features such as Shaiak Island provide a clear picture of the remote maritime environment as it was mapped by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey during the mid-20th century.