1952 Map of Kodiak

About this map

Kodiak and the surrounding coastal landscape of Kodiak Island are documented here during a period of post-war military and maritime significance. The northeastern shore is dominated by a sprawling Naval Reservation and a Military Airport, reflecting the strategic importance of the archipelago in the early 1950s. Farther south along the complex shoreline, smaller settlements like Old Harbor and Uzinki appear alongside industrial outposts such as the Cannery and Village Is. This survey captures the intricate network of fjords and inlets, from Uganik Passage to Three Saints Bay, illustrating how the island's geography dictated the placement of fishing and defense infrastructure. The coastline is defined by prominent landmarks like Cape Chiniak and Narrow Cape, which served as vital navigational points for traffic crossing the Gulf of Alaska and Shelikof Strait.