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1951 Map of Kenai D-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Kenai D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Cook Inlet defines the northwestern reaches of this coastal wilderness, where Tidal Flats and a prominent Shoal meet the shoreline at Moose Point. The 1950s landscape is characterized by a dense network of freshwater bodies within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, including named features such as Kenaitze Lake, Bill Besser Lake, and Kuguyuk Lake. A lone Pipeline traverses the northern terrain near Birth Hill, signaling early industrial infrastructure amidst the wetlands.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, with scattered Cabin sites and the Point Possession Landing Strip serving as vital access points in a region dominated by water and low-relief terrain. The map records several smaller basins like Shoepac Lake and Tundra Lake, alongside technical markers such as a Drill Hole and several storage Tanks near the coast, reflecting the mid-century exploration of the Kenai Peninsula's natural resources.