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1954 Map of Karluk C-2

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Karluk C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The coastal settlement of Karluk sits prominently along the Shelikof Strait on this 1954 topographic survey, revealing the remote maritime infrastructure of Kodiak Island at mid-century. This map illustrates the vital intersection of land and sea where the Karluk River meets Karluk Anchorage. Local industry and logistics are marked by the presence of Fuel Tanks and scattered Cabins, while the rugged shoreline is defined by notable landmarks like Cape Karluk and Cape Uyak.

A significant portion of the southern landscape falls within the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, showing the early management of these Alaskan wilderness areas. The survey also captures smaller geography such as Tanglefoot Bay and Northeast Harbor, alongside the southern flows of the Sturgeon River near Sturgeon Head. Researchers can trace the layout of the village and its nearby companion settlement of Luk before subsequent decades of environmental change and local development.