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1951 Map of Kenai A-5

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Kenai A-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Cook Inlet dominates the western landscape of this mid-century survey, where the waters of the Kenai Peninsula meet a shoreline defined by Cape Ninilchik. The settlement of Ninilchik serves as the primary hub of activity, situated where the Ninilchik River and Deep Creek reach the coast. The mapping reflects a period of infrastructure development along the Sterling Highway, showing early aviation and transportation footprints like the Ninilchik Landing Strip and Ninilchik Road.

Land use during this era was centered on coastal access and local ranching, exemplified by the Jackinsky Ranch located north of the main village. The presence of several Gravel Pit sites along the highway corridor indicates the material demands of road building and maintenance during Alaska's territorial transition and early statehood. The map also identifies a Gaging Sta on the river, marking the importance of water monitoring for this maritime community.