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1951 Map of Kenai D-3

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Kenai D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Swanson River Oil Field anchors the southern portion of this peninsula landscape, reflecting the mid-century industrial development of the region's natural resources. Numerous Oil Wells and a Drill Hole are scattered across the terrain, connected by the Pipeline Road and a sprawling Pipeline. This industrial activity sits adjacent to the preserved lands of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and the Captain Cook State Recreation Area.

Coastal geography is defined by the Cook Inlet and its expansive Tidal Flats stretching toward Gray Cliff. The interior is a dense network of water bodies named for local fauna, including Stormy Lake, Snipe Lake, and Scaup Lake. A Winter Trail and a remote Landing Strip indicate the era's reliance on specialized transportation methods to navigate the marshes and forests between the Swanson River and the coast.