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1952 Map of Kenai B-2

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kenai B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Kenai National Moose Range dominates this mid-century portrait of the Kenai Peninsula, where the glacially-fed waters of Skilak Lake transition into the Kenai River. The landscape is a network of waterways and isolated settlements, with numerous Cabins and a Skilak Guard Station marking human presence in this immense wilderness. The recently established Sterling Highway cuts across the northern terrain, providing a vital connection through the interior near Torpedo Lake.

Tracing the complex hydrology of the region, the survey highlights the confluence of the Killey River and the Funny River as they meander through broad alluvial valleys. Notable landmarks include the Caribou Islands within Skilak Lake and the remote Harvey Lake. This 1952 record serves as a baseline for the region's geography before more extensive modern development, documenting the early integration of roads and government outposts into the natural environment.