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1949 Map of Kodiak C-2

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Kodiak C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The U S Naval Reservation dominates the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, indicating the heavy military footprint on Kodiak Island following World War II. Operational centers such as the Military Airport, Military Seaplane Base, and the Chiniak Swa Base are clustered along the jagged shoreline of Womens Bay. This strategic infrastructure is supported by terrestrial routes like Burma Road and River Road, which carve through the foothills of Old Womens Mountain.

Beyond the military installations, the map reveals a rugged maritime environment where small settlements like English, Zaimka, and Nome sit near the water's edge. The complex hydrology of the region is evident in the numerous drainages such as the American River, Olds River, and the Sacramento River, which flow into the massive bays. This 1949 survey provides a precise look at the intersection of federal defense requirements and the natural topography of Chiniak Bay.