1951 Map of Kenai B-2

About this map

The Kenai National Moose Range dominates this landscape, showing the wild river systems of the central Kenai Peninsula as they were mapped in the early 1950s. The mighty Kenai River flows through the northern reaches, connecting the expansive waters of Skilak Lake to the broader territory. This survey captures a transition point in Alaskan conservation history, marking the Skilak Guard Station near where the river exits the lake. The terrain is a complex network of glacial and runoff waters, including the Killey River, Funny River, and numerous smaller bodies like Hunters Lake and Browns Lake. Small Cabin sites are scattered along the shorelines of these remote lakes, while the Caribou Islands and the uniquely named Frying Pan Island provide distinctive landmarks within the larger lake. This map preserves the early post-war topography of a region defined by its moose habitat and freshwater arteries.