The Swanson River Oil Field occupies the northern reaches of this landscape, marking a significant industrial presence on the Kenai Peninsula during the early 21st century. The Swanson River meanders through a dense network of water bodies, including Rainbow Lake, Hungry Lake, and Dolly Varden Lake. This intricate aquatic system is punctuated by uniquely named features such as Quake Lake and Mosquito Lake, reflecting the local environment. Access through this wilderness is provided by several key routes, including Swanson River Road and Finger Lakes Road, which navigate between the many Finger Lakes, such as South Finger Lake and Middle Finger Lake. The map reveals a land defined by its transition from industrial extraction at the oil field to the complex wetland and lake systems that characterize this portion of the peninsula.
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1944 · Kenai
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Kenai
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Kenai C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Kenai D-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Kenai C-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Kenai D-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Kenai C-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Kenai D-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Kenai D-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Kenai C-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360