1952 Map of Kodiak

About this map

Kodiak Island dominates this mid-century cartographic study, revealing the complex interplay of fjords, mountains, and coastal settlements. The inland wilderness is largely encompassed by the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, while the coast is dotted with established villages like Karluk, Larsen Bay, and Old Harbor. The eastern coast shows the strategic importance of the area through the expansive U S Naval Reservation near Kodiak Harbor. Dramatic peaks such as Crown Mtn and Saddle Mtn overlook deep glacial waters like Kiliuda Bay and Ugak Bay. The map captures the maritime character of the region just before the administrative shift into the Kodiak Island Borough, documenting the vital connection between the sea and interior lakes such as Karluk Lake and Frazer Lake.