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1949 Map of Kodiak D-2

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Kodiak D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Kodiak Island and its northern neighbors appear at a time of significant transition between post-war military presence and local coastal industry. The northern reaches of the sheet are dominated by Spruce Island, home to the settlement of Uzinki and the high point of Mount Herman. The intricate coastline of Narrow Strait and Marmot Bay reveals a landscape defined by maritime navigation, with features like Three Brothers Light and Otmeloi Light marking the passage for vessels.

Substantial land area is dedicated to the U S Naval Reservation, which encompasses a landing strip and several lakes south of Kodiak. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Devils Prongs and Pyramid Mountain, showcasing the dramatic elevation changes that isolate these coastal communities. This survey provides a look at the early infrastructure of Woody Island and the neighboring Near Island, providing a detailed perspective of the region before significant modern development altered the island's coastline.