1950 Map of Kenai

About this map

Redoubt Volcano and the massive Harding Ice Field dominate the rugged geography of the Kenai Peninsula in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the powerful drainage systems of the Kenai River and Kasilof River, which flow from the interior Skilak Lake and Tustumena Lake toward the Cook Inlet. The map captures a moment of transition for the region, showing the established Sterling Highway corridor alongside older maritime and homesteading patterns. Evidence of shifting populations appears at Salamatof (Abandoned), while the economic life of the coast is anchored by features like the Snug Harbor Cannery and the Landing Field at Kenai. Interior land use is represented by isolated outposts such as Stetters Ranch and the Chickaloon Ski-Mobile Trail, reflecting the specialized transport required for this subarctic wilderness.