1951 Map of Naknek A-4

About this map

The Egegik River and King Salmon River converge in this low-lying coastal landscape, which was mapped via aerial photography in the early 1950s. This specific region of Alaska is defined by its intricate hydrology, where land and water merge through a complex network of unnamed ponds and the meandering course of the Swampy River. Near the shoreline, King Salmon Island and Egg Island sit within a significant Tidal Flat, marking the transition to the sea. A lone Cabin in the southern interior provides one of the few indicators of human presence, likely serving as a seasonal shelter or outpost. This survey reflects the remote character of the area prior to later decades of development, documenting a wilderness defined primarily by its seasonal saturation and untouched river systems.