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1954 Map of Iliamna C-3

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Iliamna C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Old Iliamna (Abandoned) sits along the northern reaches of the Iliamna River, serving as a silent indicator of shifting settlement patterns in this region of Alaska during the mid-1950s. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by water and elevation, where a Native Trail traverses the interior between Ptarmigan Creek and Chinkelyes Creek. To the west, the waters of Pedro Bay surround Porcupine Island, while the eastern side of the quadrangle descends toward Ursus Cove.

A series of interconnected water bodies, including Meadow Lake, Moose Lake, and Boot Lake, fill the glacial valleys between the Chigmit Mountains. Smaller signs of human presence are noted through scattered Cabin and Cabins sites, while the small settlement of Pile is situated near Durants Cove. This survey reflects a time before extensive modern development, focusing on the natural geography and the early transportation routes used to navigate the coastal and inland terrain.