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1952 Map of Kodiak B-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kodiak B-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge dominates this mid-century topographic study, showcasing the wild and roadless interior of Kodiak Island. The map is characterized by dramatic elevations, reaching its height at Koniag Peak, and deeply carved glacial fjords that define the southern coastline. The waters of Kiliuda Bay reach far inland, bounded by distinct maritime markers such as Coxcomb Pt and Pivot Pt.

Constructed from aerial photography taken in the early 1950s, this document records the wilderness before modern development, focusing on natural landmarks like Hump, Slope, and Rain. The survey illustrates a landscape of high ridges and alpine lakes entirely devoid of permanent human settlements or roads, serving as a primary reference for the pristine state of the refuge and its coastal boundaries along the North Pacific.