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1951 Map of Kodiak B-1 and B-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Kodiak B-1 and B-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Kodiak Island meets the churning waters of the Gulf of Alaska in this mid-century topographic survey, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic peninsulas and sheltered inlets. The map illustrates the coastal complexities of the eastern shore, from the deep waters of Ugak Bay to the prominent reach of Narrow Cape. Inland, the terrain is marked by significant peaks like Shaft Pk and hydrological features such as Lake Rose Tead, which drains into the head of Pasagshak Bay.

Navigation and topography are captured through 100-foot contour intervals, showing the steep elevations rising directly from the Pacific Ocean. Key maritime landmarks, including Ugak Island and the smaller Long Island, serve as vital orientation points for the area's coastal geography. The absence of significant infrastructure on this 1951 sheet highlights the maritime-focused character of the region during the post-war era.