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1952 Map of Naknek C-4

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Naknek C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Naknek and South Naknek anchor the mouth of the Naknek River where it meets the waters of Kvichak Bay in this 1952 study. The landscape is defined by the massive coastal Big Flat and the prominent Cape Suwarof, revealing an economy built around the sea and local transport. A Cannery and a Landing Strip near the river mouth highlight the seasonal industry and aviation reliance of the Bristol Bay region.

Further inland, the terrain is marked by hundreds of small lakes and the elevation of Johnson Hill, which serves as a landmark for travelers navigating the Winter Trail. This overland route provides a glimpse into the historic movement patterns between coastal settlements and the interior before modern road infrastructure. Smaller outposts like Cabins and drainage systems like Johnson Hill Creek further detail the remote subsistence and working landscape of mid-century Alaska.