1958 Map of Kenai A-7

About this map

Chisik Island dominates this mid-century coastal survey, situated within the protected waters of the Tuxedni National Wildlife Refuge along the western shore of Cook Inlet. The map reveals a remote maritime economy centered on Snug Harbor, where a Cannery stands as a focal point of industrial activity on the island's southeastern coast. To the north, the Crescent River empties into the inlet near expansive Tidal Flats, while the narrow Tuxedni Channel separates the island from the mainland wilderness. Sparse human footprints are noted by isolated Cabins and geographical markers like Iliamna Pt. This topographic study, compiled from aerial photographs and hydrographic charts, provides a window into the navigation and resource-based settlements of the Tuxedni Bay region during the late 1950s.