1952 Map of Kenai B-3

About this map

Soldotna and the surrounding central Kenai Peninsula are captured here in the early 1950s, shortly after the community's establishment as a homesteading hub. The settlement is centered near the intersection of the Sterling Highway and the Kenai River, showing the early road network and bridge crossing that facilitated rapid growth in the post-war era. The vast majority of the landscape is dominated by the Kenai National Moose Range, characterized by an intricate network of wetlands, small lakes, and stream systems like Slikok Creek and Soldotna Cr. To the south, the massive shoreline of Tustumena Lake anchors the map, while several Cabin sites are tucked away along remote riverbanks and trails. The map documents the region's character as a frontier crossroad before the discovery of oil and subsequent industrial expansion transformed the peninsula's economy.