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1951 Map of Kodiak C-1

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Kodiak C-1
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 Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Alaska in this detailed 1951 study of the island's northeastern coastline. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Boyer Peak and Slope Peak, which drop toward the shorelines of Chiniak Bay and Isthmus Bay. A solitary Airstrip near Chiniak Pt suggests the strategic and logistical importance of this coastal point during the mid-century era, providing a vital link to the mainland.

The coastal geography is intricate, marked by prominent landforms such as Cape Chiniak and Cape Greville, alongside smaller features like Pinnacle Rock and Humpback Rock. The Sacramento River drains the southern heights of the quadrangle, flowing toward the sea past Twin Peaks. This map captures a landscape of maritime navigation and nascent aviation infrastructure, illustrating the rugged isolation and natural harbor points of the Alaskan coast before more modern development altered these shores.