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1992 Map of Kenai C-3

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Kenai C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Sterling and the northern outskirts of Soldotna anchor the southern reach of this landscape, where the Sterling Highway serves as the primary artery through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals a dense network of industrial and recreational activity, most notably the Swanson River Oil Field in the north and numerous Gravel Pits and Oil Wells scattered across the borough. The hydrology of the Kenai Peninsula is on full display, with a staggering concentration of named water bodies from the large Shadura Lake and Sevena Lake to the smaller Whisper Lake and Cisco Lake.

Public access and residential development are marked by the presence of a Mobile Home Park near Soldotna, while conservation interests are represented by the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness boundary. Aviation is critical to this region, evidenced by several specialized facilities like the Dutch Landing Strip and other remote Landing Strips. From the Big Eddy Hole on the Kenai River to the quiet waters of Finger Lakes, the map illustrates the 1990s balance between resource extraction and the wilderness character of the Kenai Peninsula Borough.