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1952 Map of Karluk A-1

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Karluk A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Kodiak Island's southern interior and shoreline reveal a landscape of interconnected water bodies and early industrial outposts in the early 1950s. Centered on the sprawling Olga Bay, this map highlights a crucial node for the region's salmon economy, featuring a Cannery and a dedicated Seaplane Base at Cannery Cove. These points of human activity are isolated within the extensive Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, where transport depended entirely on the water and air.

Familiar landmarks for mariners and aviators include Stintz Bluffs and Stockholm Pt, while the inland is defined by significant drainage systems like Frazer Lake and Dog Salmon Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the Moser Peninsula, bounded by Moser Bay and Deadman Bay, offering researchers a clear look at the topography before later development or shifts in the coastline, including the presence of a Gaging Sta on Akalura Cr.