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1952 Map of Naknek D-4, 1981 Print
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1952 Map of Naknek D-4

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Kvichak River and the sweeping tidal expanses of Kvichak Bay dominate this coastal landscape at the head of Bristol Bay. The mapping reveals a sparse but vital network of early 1950s settlements, including the fishing stations and small outposts at Nakeen, Koggiung, and Libbyville. These locations, positioned along the shifting mud and sand of the Salmon Flats, reflect the seasonal salmon industry that has long defined the region's economy. Interior travel is represented by a Winter Trail that cuts through a terrain dense with unnamed lakes and small tributaries like Squaw Creek and Salmon Creek. One distinctive historical marker is a Saltery (Aband) located near Copenhagen Creek, providing a record of the ephemeral nature of early industrial sites in the Alaskan wilderness. Navigational features like Gravel Spit Anchorage and Telephone Pt offer insight into the maritime activity essential for connecting these isolated points.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain