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1952 Map of Kodiak

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Kodiak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Kodiak Island and its surrounding archipelago appear here in a compilation reflecting the mid-20th-century maritime landscape, updated with data through the early 1980s. The regional center of Kodiak stands prominently alongside the expansive U.S. Coast Guard Reservation, while remote coastal settlements such as Old Harbor and Larsen Bay illustrate the scattered nature of human habitation across this mountainous terrain. The map emphasizes the island's deep-water geography, detailing intricate waterways like Uganik Bay and Chiniak Bay.

Industrial sites tied to the North Pacific's bounty are visible at the Port Bailey Cannery and Port Lions. The interior is defined by peaks such as Mount Glottof and the Marin Range, which separate the rugged coastline from the Helikof Strait. From the smaller landmasses of Raspberry Island and Sitkalidak Island to the isolated Uganik Village, this survey documents a vital era of Alaskan coastal development and maritime reliance.