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1951 Map of Kenai C-3

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Kenai C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Kenai National Moose Range dominates this mid-century landscape, a complex system of kettle lakes and wetlands on the Kenai Peninsula. The map details the early development of the region, showing the Sterling Highway and Robinson Loop Road providing access to the nascent settlement at Sterling. This era is particularly notable for the industrial footprint appearing within the wildlife range, specifically an Oil Field and an associated Landing Strip near Swanson River.

Water bodies define the geography, with dozens of named lakes such as Dolly Varden Lake, Rainbow Lake, and Shadura Lake scattered across the muskeg. These features represent a specific moment when wilderness conservation and natural resource extraction began to intersect. The inclusion of a Campground and various trails suggests the beginning of organized recreation within this protected territory during the early 1950s.