1952 Map of Naknek

About this map

The salmon-rich waters of Kvichak Bay and Bristol Bay anchor this mid-century survey of the Alaska Peninsula. Numerous canneries are noted along the coastal points, reflecting the region's industrial dependence on the seasonal runs. The settlement pattern is concentrated at the mouth of the Naknek River, where Naknek and South Naknek face each other across the channel. Further inland, the establishment of the Naknek Air Base near King Salmon signals the strategic military importance of the area during the early Cold War era.