1952 Map of Kodiak

About this map

Kodiak Island is depicted here in a mid-century reconnaissance survey that highlights the island's complex geography of deep fjords and maritime settlements. The town of Kodiak serves as the primary hub, situated near the sprawling Naval Reservation and its associated airport and military base infrastructure during the post-war era. The map traces the coastline from the Shelikof Strait to the Pacific, revealing a pattern of remote outposts and industry, including whaling operations at Port Hobron and multiple locations simply marked Cannery. Inland, the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the interior peaks such as Crown Mtn and Center Mtn. Smaller communities like Afognak, Uzinki, and Old Harbor dot the surrounding islands and bays, reflecting the established indigenous and commercial fishing life of the Third Judicial Division.