1952 Map of Iliamna

About this map

Lake Iliamna dominates this mid-century reconnaissance, serving as a central hub for small settlements and seasonal camps across the Southwest Alaska interior. The map records a period of transition for native and pioneer communities, noting Old Iliamna (Aband) while showing active sites like Nondalton, Fish Village, and Newhalen. To the southeast, the towering presence of Augustine Island (Volcano) stands in Kamishak Bay, marking the entrance to the wider Cook Inlet waters. Local industry and resources are indicated by Oil Pt on the eastern coast and various camps like Hammersly Camp. The southern edge of the survey borders the Katmai National Monument, illustrating a wilderness shaped by massive freshwater systems like Kukaklek Lake and the Alagnak River. This survey captures the region's transport network before major modern development, relying on water routes through Pile Bay and the Kvichak River.