2021 Map of Karluk B-3 SE

About this map

Cape Ikolik and Middle Cape define the western shoreline of Kodiak Island in this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape meets the volatile waters of the Gulf of Alaska and Shelikof Strait. The map documents a sequence of protected inlets including Middle Bay, Gurney Bay, and Bumble Bay, separated by sharp coastal headlands. Maritime hazards are clearly identified through a series of offshore features such as Mushroom Reef, Seal Rocks, and the distinctively named Tombstone Rocks. The topography is dominated by steep coastal ridges that rise abruptly from the sea, creating a complex interface of rocky outcroppings like Inner Seal Rock and Little Bear Rock. This cartographic record provides a precise view of the island's uninhabited southwestern coast, focusing on the natural geography and navigation landmarks that have guided mariners around these points for generations.