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2021 Map of Kiska D-2 SE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Kiska D-2 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Kiska Volcano dominates the northern reaches of this coastal landscape on Kiska Island, part of the Rat Islands chain in the Bering Sea. The terrain is defined by a dense network of named peaks and ridges, including X-Ray Ridge and Rattlesnake Ridge, suggesting the complex volcanic and military geography of the Aleutians. Along the indented coastline, numerous bights and coves like Warship Cove, Cockatoo Bight, and Reynard Cove provide natural landmarks for maritime study.

The southern portion of the map transitions into a series of smaller elevations such as Rose Hill and Riot Hill, eventually reaching the coastal marshes of Salmon Lagoon. This 2021 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a modern topographic record of this uninhabited and remote volcanic island, preserving the distinct naming conventions like Parrot Beach and Romantic Hill that have long identified these landforms.