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1952 Map of Karluk C-1

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Karluk C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge dominates the interior of this coastal sheet, revealing the protected wilderness of southwestern Kodiak Island as it was mapped in the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Karluk River and the stark northern shoreline of Shelikof Strait. Human presence is minimal, marked by scattered Cabin sites and a single Tractor Trail cutting through the refuge toward the southern waters of Larsen Bay.

Nautical features are particularly detailed, reflecting the importance of maritime navigation around Harvester Island and the Uyak Anchorage. Along the coast, Sevenmile Beach stretches between Rocky Pt and the small outcropping of Bear Island. The survey highlights the transition from sea to steep upland, noting landmarks like the Water Tank and various triangulation stations used for charting this remote segment of the Alaska-Kodiak Island Borough.