2021 Map of Kodiak A-5 NE

About this map

Old Harbor stands as the primary cultural and residential hub on this portion of Kodiak Island's southeastern coast, situated where the land meets the sheltered waters of Barling Bay. This coastal geography is defined by deep inlets and narrow passages, most notably the Sitkalidak Strait which separates the main island from Sitkalidak Island to the southeast. To the west, the map reaches the shores of Three Saints Bay, an area of immense significance as the site of the first permanent Russian settlement in Alaska in the late 18th century. The topography shown here is dominated by sharp elevation gains immediately inland from the coast, illustrating the geographic isolation that has shaped the maritime economy and traditional Alutiiq way of life in this region. The absence of roads connecting these coastal points underscores the continued reliance on the sea for transport and communication.