2018 Map of Kenai D-5 NE

About this map

Trading Bay and the surrounding tidal flats define this coastal reach of the Kenai Peninsula, where the waters of the Pacific Ocean meet the intricate drainage systems of the Alaskan mainland. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of estuarine channels, including Middle River, Cottonwood Slough, and Seal Slough. These features illustrate the dynamic nature of the Cook Inlet coastline, where shifting silt and fluctuating tides create a transitional environment between the open sea and the marshy interior. The absence of roads or permanent settlements in this area underscores the isolation of this western peninsula shore, highlighting a landscape shaped almost entirely by natural watercourses and the seasonal pulse of the tide.