1986 Map of Kenai D-1 SW

About this map

The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge dominates this mid-1980s topographic study, revealing a complex landscape of glacial kettle lakes and muskeg in the Kenai Wilderness. This portion of the Kenai Peninsula is defined by its intricate hydrological network, where larger bodies of water like Barabara Lake, Sportfish Lake, and King Lake are separated by low ridges and thousands of smaller, unnamed ponds. The Chickaloon River meanders through the eastern section of the quadrangle, serving as a primary drainage for the area. A single Cabin is marked near the western boundary, signifying the sparse human footprint in this protected region. The map captures the territory as it was documented from 1975 aerial photography and 1986 field checks, illustrating the natural state of the peninsula before more contemporary shifts in local climate and vegetation patterns.