1987 Map of Kenai A-4 SW

About this map

The Ninilchik River meanders through the northern portion of this Kenai Peninsula terrain, defining the local drainage patterns as they were documented in the mid-1980s. This provisional survey captures a landscape of seasonal movement and sparse habitation, evidenced by the presence of a single isolated Cabin and a network of pathways including a designated Winter Trail. These routes were essential for navigating the interior when frozen ground allowed for easier passage through the wetlands and river valleys. In the southwest, Silver Salmon Creek cuts through the topography, while a Gravel Pit near the southern boundary suggests localized resource extraction for road maintenance. This 1987 edition, based on 1984 field checks, serves as a specific record of the peninsula's interior before more modern developments or shifts in land use changed the character of these backcountry corridors.