1949 Map of Kodiak D-2

About this map

Kodiak Island and its maritime neighbors appear in detail just after the war, showing the area as a critical hub of Alaskan coastal activity. The town of Kodiak serves as the focal point, situated across from Woody Island and near the US Coast Guard Reservation. The landscape is dominated by steep summits such as Pyramid Mountain, Barometer Mountain, and Erskine Mtn, which overlook a complex network of bays and narrows. On Spruce Island to the north, the settlement of Ouzinkie sits nestled along the Ouzinkie Narrows, near the historical Elvoi Mission (Site). Coastal infrastructure is evident through the Municipal Airport, several radio towers, and the Three Brothers Light, while the Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site marks the shoreline at Spruce Cape. This survey captures the vital intersection of military presence, aviation growth, and traditional island settlements during the mid-century.