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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 is defined by its deeply incised coastline and the central high ground of Mount Glottof and the Marin Range. This mid-century compilation traces the strategic and maritime footprint of the region, from the U S Coast Guard Reservation near the town of Kodiak to the remote military USAF Res near Cape Chiniak. The map reveals a landscape of isolated coastal settlements like Old Harbor, Port Lions, and Larsen Bay, each linked more by the waters of Sitkalidak Strait and Helikof Strait than by any overland road network.

The complex archipelago surrounding the main island includes substantial landmasses such as Raspberry Island, Spruce Island, and Sitkalidak Island. These islands create a series of protected passages, including Whale Passage and Uganik Passage, which were vital for local navigation. The interior is dominated by peaks like Crown Mtn and Center Mtn, while the coastline is marked by significant landmarks like Narrow Cape and Dangerous Cape, highlighting the maritime challenges of the Gulf of Alaska.