1951 Map of Kenai B-2

About this map

The Kenai National Moose Range dominates this 1950s landscape, providing a detailed look at the wilderness before extensive modern development. The Kenai River winds through the northern sections, joined by the Funny River and the braided channels of the Killey River flowing from the south. The presence of several Cabin sites and the Skilak Guard Station along the shores of Skilak Lake reflects the early administrative and subsistence use of this protected region. Researchers can trace the original shoreline of Skilak Lake, including the Caribou Islands and smaller bodies of water like Harvey Lake and Torpedo Lake. This survey captures a period of early aerial photogrammetry, where land lines remained largely unsurveyed, illustrating the transition from a remote frontier to a managed federal wildlife refuge.