1986 Map of Kenai B-4 NW

About this map

Cook Inlet dominates this coastal survey, where the deep waters of the inlet meet the shifting shoreline of the Kenai Peninsula. The map focuses primarily on the maritime environment, documenting the vast areas of Mud that define the intertidal zone along the southeastern coast. A lone navigational Light stands as a vital landmark for vessels navigating these northern waters, situated near the transition from open water to the treacherous coastal flats. Based on field checks from 1980, the sheet provides a precise snapshot of the shoreline and maritime aids before the continued environmental shifts of the late 20th century. While the majority of the quadrangle is occupied by the water of the inlet, the charted details of the mudflats and the single light station offer essential information for historical maritime research and coastal study in this part of Alaska.