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1949 Map of Kodiak B-1 and B-2

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Kodiak B-1 and B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Pasagshak Bay and the surrounding coastline of southeastern Kodiak Island dominate this late 1940s survey. The landscape is defined by its dramatic maritime features, where the Gulf of Alaska meets deep inlets and jagged headlands. Inland, the freshwater systems of Lake Rose Tead and Lake Miam provide a contrast to the salt water of Portage Bay and Ugak Bay.

Coastal landmarks such as Narrow Cape, Pasagshak Point, and the prominent Shaft Pk elevation offered critical navigation points for mariners in the mid-century era. The map also captures several smaller landforms, including Ugak Island and Long Island, alongside tidal features like Barry Lagoon and Twin Lakes. This survey reflects the region prior to significant modern development, focusing on the natural topography and hydrologic patterns of the archipelago.