1957 Map of Iliamna

About this map

The Newhalen River flows through a landscape defined by the massive expanse of Iliamna Lake and the coastal inlets of the Kenai Peninsula Borough during the late 1950s. This survey documents the critical transportation points of the era, including the Big Mountain Aerodrome and various landing strips that connected isolated settlements like Igiugig and Nondalton. The map captures a period when seasonal and historical sites remained prominent in the geographic record, marking locations such as Old Iliamna (Site) and Amakdedori (Site). The eastern portion of the sheet reveals the complex coastline where Iniskin Bay and Chinitna Bay meet the Cook Inlet, while the southern margin includes the northern reaches of the Katmai National Monument. This cartography highlights the reliance on air and water travel, with specific notes for a Gaging Sta and a Schoolhouse providing evidence of established infrastructure in this wilderness corridor.