1952 Map of Kenai D-2

About this map

The Kenai National Moose Range dominates this landscape on the Kenai Peninsula, characterized by a complex network of thousands of small lakes and ponds interconnected by the Swanson River. In the early 1950s, this region remained largely untouched by major development, with the exception of scattered Cabins near the shoreline of Cook Inlet and along the shores of larger water bodies like Vogel Lake. Along the northern coast, Tidal Flats extend out from Moose Point, while the interior terrain rises toward Birch Hill. The presence of Homestead Entry Survey markings, such as HES No 144 and HES No 138, indicates the early stages of formal land claims in this wilderness. This map captures the intricate drainage patterns of Miller Creek and Otter Creek before the expansion of roads and infrastructure into the heart of the peninsula.