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1951 Map of Kenai C-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Kenai C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Kenai Moose National Range dominates this mid-century landscape on the Alaska Peninsula, revealing an intricate network of wetlands and waterways before extensive modern development. The Sterling Highway provides the primary corridor through the southern portion of the map, passing by Naptowne Lodge and the Kenai River. This era shows the early infrastructure of the region, including a Landing Strip and various cabin sites tucked away near the many water bodies.

Hydrology is the defining characteristic of this terrain, where the West Fork Moose River and East Fork Moose River converge amidst a dense collection of smaller lakes. Named features like Swan Lake, Rock Lake, and the Seven Lakes chain highlight the glacial-carved geography. The inclusion of a Gravel Pit along the highway suggests the ongoing road construction and maintenance efforts during the early 1950s territorial period.