1946 Map of Lake Clark

About this map

Lake Clark and its surrounding river systems define this interior Alaskan landscape, as documented in this mid-century reconnaissance. The glacial waters of Little Lake Clark and Kontrashibuna Lake are framed by massive peaks like Iliamna Volcano and Mt Nick. Human presence in this era was concentrated at the settlement of Nondalton and the Old Village near the Telaquana River, with a Native Trail connecting the remote highlands. The map highlights early aviation infrastructure essential to the region, notably the Tanalian Point Landing Field at Tanalian Point. This survey captures a moment when the Mulchatna River and Chilikadrotna River headwaters remained largely unpopulated, divided only by the administrative line of the Fourth and Third Judicial Divisions.