1953 Map of Hagemeister Island D-2

About this map

Togiak Bay and the vast expanse of Bristol Bay dominate this 1953 hydrographic and topographic survey. The coastal landscape is characterized by the mouth of the Quigmy R in the northwestern corner, where steep terrain rises sharply from the shoreline. To the south, High Island stands as a solitary landmark within the open waters, providing a critical reference point for navigation in this subarctic maritime environment. Based on aerial photography from 1947 and hydrography from the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, the map illustrates the remote character of this Alaskan coastline before significant modern development, focusing on the essential relationship between the tidal waters and the immediate shore.