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1952 Map of Kenai D-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kenai D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Cook Inlet dominates this mid-century hydrographic and topographic study, revealing the shifting bathymetry of the northern Kenai Peninsula waters. The central feature is the expansive Middle Ground Shoal, a significant navigational landmark detailed with numerous soundings that indicate the complex underwater terrain of the era. Along the shoreline, the map identifies Nikishka Bay and Boulder Point, providing a glimpse into the coastal geography before major industrial development.

Landward, the survey covers a portion of the Kenai National Moose Range, where the terrain is marked by small lakes and marshy ground. Evidence of seasonal or early settlement appears near the coast at Cabins, reflecting the early infrastructure of the region. The inclusion of features like Jumbo Rock near the coast highlights the specific maritime hazards and landmarks essential for navigators in these Alaskan waters during the early 1950s.