1964 Map of Karluk

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Kodiak Island and the rugged Alaska Peninsula are separated by the expansive Shelikof Strait in this mid-century coastal survey. On the island's western side, the Karluk River flows from Karluk Lake toward the Pacific Ocean, anchoring a landscape defined by salmon-rich waters and isolated outposts. The presence of a Cannery near Larsen Bay and the Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Station reflects the region's deep ties to the commercial fishing industry and wildlife management. Across the strait, the mainland portion features the southern reaches of Katmai National Monument, including Mt Kabagukli and the intricate shoreline of Katmai Bay. Remote cabins dot the coastlines of Becharof Lake and Puale Bay, marking the sparse human footprint in this wilderness during the early 1960s.