
Karluk Lagoon dominates the coastal interface of this 2021 topographic study, where the Karluk River meets the saltwater of the Shelikof Strait. The map documents a critical transportation hub on the western coast of Kodiak Island, anchored by the Karluk Airport and its connecting Airport Access Road. This infrastructure supports the local maritime and aviation economy, providing access to the sheltered waters of Karluk Anchorage and the nearby Tanglefoot Bay. The landscape is characterized by significant elevation changes, with the river winding through coastal lowlands before reaching the inlet. The placement of these features illustrates the strategic importance of the lagoon as a natural harbor and vital link between the island's interior waterways and the open strait.
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1951 · Karluk
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Karluk
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Karluk C-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Karluk B-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Karluk B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Karluk C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Karluk C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Karluk B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Karluk B-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1954 · Karluk C-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360