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1951 Map of Mount Katmai C-6

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Mount Katmai C-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Katmai National Monument is defined by the expansive waterways of the Alaska Peninsula, where the North Arm and Iliuk Arm of Naknek Lake meet. Centered on the topography of Dumpling Mountain, the landscape reflects a transition between deep glacial lakes and rugged peaks. The presence of the Brooks Camp Ranger Station Seaplane Base on the shores of Brooks Lake highlights the area's reliance on air travel for access and monitoring during the early 1950s.

Evidence of human activity is clustered near the water, with several cabins located near Brooks Falls. The inclusion of ruins along the northern shore of Naknek Lake suggests earlier habitations or seasonal sites that predated the mid-century administrative presence. This survey, based on 1951 aerial photography, captures the wilderness character of the region before modern park infrastructure expanded.