1958 Map of Kiska

About this map

Kiska Volcano dominates the northern landscape of this island in the Rat Islands chain, serving as a prominent landmark for mariners navigating the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The geography reveals a complex coastline of strategic inlets, including Kiska Harbor and Gertrude Cove, which provided significant natural anchorages. Water resources are marked by West Kiska Lake, East Kiska Lake, and the brackish environments of Salmon Lagoon and Trout Lagoon. This survey, compiled from mid-century aerial photography, shows the island's isolation within the Third Judicial Division of Alaska. Surrounding maritime hazards are meticulously noted, from Buldir Reef in the west to the treacherous Segula Pass and Sea Lion Pass to the east, highlighting the navigational challenges of the Aleutian Islands during this era.