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1952 Map of Naknek C-2

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Naknek C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

King Salmon stands as a vital hub for transportation and communication along the Naknek River in the early 1950s. This survey, compiled from 1951 aerial photography, details the critical infrastructure of the era, including the Airport, Radio Towers, and Seaplane Docks that linked this Bristol Bay outpost to the wider territory. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Salmon River and Eskimo Creek with the larger river system, leading toward the expansive Naknek Lake.

Logistics and seasonal movement are evident through the network of the Winter Trail and Tractor Trail that navigate the marshy lowlands and Lower Lagoon. Scattered Cabins and a Recreation Camp indicate the seasonal dwellings and early recreational use of the riverbanks near Grassy Pt. The map provides a specialized view of the region before significant modernization, emphasizing the reliance on water and air travel in the Alaskan interior.