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1952 Map of Kodiak C-3

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kodiak C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge dominates the western portion of this mid-century map, reflecting the conservation and land management priorities of the early 1950s. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations such as Crown Mountain and Center Mountain, which rise sharply between deep glacial fjords and bays. Marine activity and coastal geography are centered around the complex shorelines of Kizhuyak Bay to the north and the expansive Ugak Bay to the south.

Hydrological patterns on Kodiak Island are mapped in detail, including the protected waters of Saltery Cove and the secluded Hidden Basin. Inland, several water bodies and drainage systems provide critical context for the island's interior, including Leanne Lake and the Russian River. These features illustrate the isolation and preserved natural state of the central island before any significant modern infrastructure or permanent settlements were established in this specific quadrangle.