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1952 Map of Kodiak D-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kodiak D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The maritime industrial landscape of western Kodiak Island is defined by the sheltered waters of Viekoda Bay and the narrow Uganik Passage. This 1952 survey highlights the critical infrastructure of the era's fishing industry, notably the Port Bailey Cannery and its adjacent Seaplane Base, which served as vital links for remote transport and processing. The map captures a moment when coastal activities were concentrated near deep-water inlets, with scattered Cabins and a lone Mine suggesting localized resource extraction and seasonal habitation.

Rising above the shoreline, Kupreanof Mountain dominates the Kupreanof Peninsula, while the northern reaches across Kupreanof Strait touch upon Raspberry Island. Much of the southern terrain is preserved within the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, where the deep fjord of Terror Bay cuts into the land. The presence of numerous named points such as Perenosa Pt and Outlet Cape reflects the detailed hydrographic charting required for navigating these complex Alaskan waterways.