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1952 Map of Naknek D-5, 1962 Print
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1952 Map of Naknek D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Kvichak Bay dominates the southern reaches of this 1952 topographic survey, revealing a coastline of extensive mud and sand deposits along its northeastern shores. The interior landscape is characterized by an intricate network of countless unnamed small lakes and ponds, typical of the low-lying terrain north of Half Moon Bay. Human presence is notably sparse, marked only by a lone Cabin in the northwest and a seasonal Winter Trail that traverses the northern wetlands. The hydrography of the region is defined by tidal influence and shifting channels, including the prominent Keefer Cutoff and the winding course of Portage Creek. These features suggest a landscape where navigation and travel were dictated by the seasons and the tides, reflecting the remote character of the Alaska Peninsula during the mid-century period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain