1950 Map of Hagemeister Island D-1

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Summit Island rises within the Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary, anchored in the waters of Bristol Bay. This 1950s era survey by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey documents a coastline defined by isolation and natural resources. Along the mainland, the Ungalikthluk River winds toward the settlement of Ungalikthluk, while further south, a solitary Cabin sits near the shore, indicating the sparse human footprint in this corner of Alaska. The transition from the alluvial lowlands near Nunavachak Lake to the prominent heights of Vabm Summit 465 illustrates a landscape shaped by water and wind. The survey's focus on inshore detail and topography, including landmarks like Rocky Point and Togiak Bay, captures a coastal environment before significant modern changes, serving as a primary record for those researching the remote maritime history of the region.