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1951 Map of Iliamna A-7

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Iliamna A-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Kukaklek Lake and Nonvianuk Lake dominate this 1951 study of the Alaskan landscape, showcasing a vast network of glacial waters and drainage systems. The northern expanse is defined by the massive reach of Kukaklek Lake, featuring the lonely silhouette of Bear Island. Between the two lakes, a high ridge of terrain is carved by the meandering path of Nanuktuk Creek, which flows through several smaller unnamed water bodies before meeting the lake shore.

Hammersly Camp stands as the only named settlement on this sheet, situated at the southwestern corner where the Nonvianuk Lake waters feed into the Nonvianuk River. The southwestern drainage pattern is particularly notable, showing the headwaters of the Alagnak River as it begins its journey away from the highlands. This map records the wilderness before modern developments, documenting a landscape where transport was dictated entirely by these river-and-lake connections.