1954 Map of Iliamna B-5

About this map

Kakhonak sits on the southern shore of Iliamna Lake, serving as a focal point for aviation and water travel in this portion of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Topography from the early 1950s reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of freshwater systems and mountainous terrain, with a Landing Strip supporting the small settlement's connectivity. To the south, the boundary of the Katmai National Preserve encompasses the high country above Emerald Lake. The map details the intricate shoreline of Kakhonak Bay, reaching past Reindeer Island and into more sheltered waters like Snug Hbr. Inland, Gibraltar Lake and Dream Creek illustrate the drainage patterns that dominate the interior, where scattered Cabins mark the only other signs of human presence in this expanse of the Alaska Peninsula.