1952 Map of Iliamna

About this map

Iliamna Lake dominates this mid-century reconnaissance, serving as the central hub for a network of subsistence and transport in the Lake Clark and Cook Inlet regions. Several small settlements and seasonal camps dot the shoreline, including Nondalton, Newhalen, and Iliamna, reflecting the established native and settler presence before the era of modern development. To the east, the map captures the transition from the freshwater interior to the tidal waters of Cook Inlet, where the Iliamna Mountains form a formidable barrier broken only by steep passes and coastal indents like Cottonwood Bay and Ursus Cove.