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1954 Map of Karluk A-1

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Karluk A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Kodiak Island and its remote coastal outposts are documented in this mid-1950s survey, highlighting the vital maritime and aviation infrastructure necessary for survival in the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals a specialized economic landscape focused on the sea, with a Cannery and an adjacent Seaplane Airport situated near Akalura Creek. Numerous isolated Cabins dot the shores of Olga Bay and Moser Bay, reflecting a seasonal and subsistence-based presence in the territory before more modern development occurred.

The topography is dominated by the steep rises of Luchek Mountain and the water-carved features of the Moser Peninsula. Large freshwater bodies like Akalura Lake, Fraser Lake, and Red Lake connect to the complex bay system through short drainage streams like Dog Salmon Creek, which flows past the Dog Salmon Flats. This map captures a moment of reliance on natural harbors and air transport, as seen at Anchor Cove and Stockholm Bay.