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1949 Map of Kodiak B-3

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Kodiak B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The coastal fishing and aviation infrastructure of Kodiak Island is documented here just after the mid-century. Focused on the indented eastern coastline, the map highlights the Kodiak Fisheries Cannery and an adjacent Seaplane Base tucked into Shearwater Bay. These features reflect the post-war maritime economy when cannery operations and amphibious aircraft were vital links for remote island industries.

Evidence of shifting settlements appears at Eagle Harbor (Aban'd), while the southwestern portion of the sheet is protected within the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. The coastline is defined by deep inlets like Ugak Bay and Kiliuda Bay, separated by prominent landmarks such as Dangerous Cape and Outer Right Cape. This survey provides a precise record of the island's topography before modern expansion, capturing the isolation of these coastal outposts.