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1952 Map of Naknek D-4

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

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The vast coastal lowlands of Bristol Bay are meticulously documented in this 1952 study, showing a landscape defined by shifting Salmon Flats and tidal dynamics. Settlement patterns along the eastern bank of the Kvichak River reveal the area's maritime reliance, with clusters at Koggiung, Nakeen, and Libbyville. The presence of a Saltery (Aband) and a dedicated Landing Area near Graveyard Pt suggests the importance of the seasonal fishing industry and transportation in this remote subarctic region.

Further inland, the terrain is a complex network of marshes and small water bodies like Duck Creek and Squaw Creek, connected by a Winter Trail that underscores the seasonal nature of travel across the tundra. Nautical features including the Albert Channel and Spit Anchorage within Kvichak Bay provide essential detail for researchers studying mid-century navigation and the historical shoreline of Halfmoon Bay.