1958 Map of Kenai D-6

About this map

The Kustatan River meanders through an intricate network of wetlands and river forks on the western side of Cook Inlet during the mid-1950s. This survey, based on aerial photography from 1952 to 1955, illustrates a landscape defined by glacial runoff and shifting watercourses, including the Bachatna Creek and the South Fork Big River. The topography transitions from the alluvial Bachatna Flats to the rising elevations marked by Blacksand Creek and the survey point at VABM 2969 Good. Evidence of early resource exploration and remote access is visible through scattered Drill Holes, a isolated Cabin, and a small Landing Strip. These features highlight the area's role as a frontier for geological assessment and aviation-dependent transportation in the years immediately following the territorial era.