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1952 Map of Kodiak C-6

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kodiak C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Larsen Bay serves as the primary outpost of human activity on this stretch of Kodiak Island, where the economy and community revolve around the maritime landscape. The village site is densely packed with infrastructure, including Radio Towers, an Aqueduct, a Cem, and a prominent Cannery, reflecting the area's deep ties to the commercial fishing industry during the mid-20th century. The intricate shoreline of Uyak Bay and Zachar Bay is dotted with numerous cabins, indicating a pattern of seasonal use or remote trapping and fishing sites tucked into protected coves like Chief Cove.

Transportation in this roadless wilderness is defined by the water and sky, highlighted by the Seaplane Base on the eastern shore of Zachar Bay and the Uyak Anchorage near Harvester Island. Large landmasses like Amook Island and high points such as Ridge dominate the terrain, while inland, the freshwater Spiridon Lake sits isolated among the peaks. This survey documents the area within the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, capturing a moment when remote coastal outposts were vital nodes of the Alaskan territory.