1952 Map of Kodiak

About this map

Kodiak serves as the focal point of this coastal reconnaissance, situated on the northeastern shore where the U S Naval Reservation occupied significant territory following the Second World War. The island's interior is defined by the massive Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, a wilderness area surrounding peaks like Crown Mtn and Center Mtn. Along the intricate coastline, several small settlements and cannery sites like Port O'Brien and Village Is are visible, alongside indications of shifting residency such as Eagle Harbor (Aband). To the south, Sitkalidak Island and the village of Old Harbor reflect long-standing maritime heritage. The survey detail highlights the extreme topography of the archipelago, from the deep fjords of Uganik Bay to the maritime passages of Shelikof Strait, documenting the infrastructure of a post-war territory still reliant on sea-and-air transport.