2021 Map of Kaguyak D-6 NE

About this map

Japanese Bay and Kaguyak Bay carve deep into the shoreline of Kodiak Island on this recent 2021 survey, defining a landscape shaped entirely by the sea and steep elevation. The coast is anchored by Cape Kaguyak, which marks the entrance to the bay and looks out over the open Gulf of Alaska. Unlike earlier eras of coastal mapping that might show established villages or seasonal camps, this modern topographic sheet focuses on the physical geography and hydrography of the region. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns and sharp ridgelines of the interior, illustrating how the island's interior topography funnels directly into these protected coastal inlets, which have historically served as vital landmarks for navigation along the archipelago's southeastern edge.