1958 Map of Iliamna C-2

About this map

Williamsport serves as a key coastal anchor on this western shore of Cook Inlet, where the maritime environment meets the high peaks of the Back Range. The map documents a mid-century landscape of remote outposts and natural harbors, notably featuring the now-defunct settlement at Dutton (Aband). Surveyed in the late 1950s, the terrain reveals a complex network of coastal features including Iliamna Bay and Cottonwood Bay, which are separated from Iniskin Bay by the prominent Iniskin Peninsula. Inland, the drainage of Chinkelyes Creek and the high elevation Summit Lakes illustrate the transition from the shore to the interior. Aviation and maritime markers, such as the Landing Strip and various reefs and shoals like Turtle Reef and Iniskin Shoal, underscore the reliance on sea and air travel for navigating this portion of the Kenai Peninsula.