1952 Map of Naknek

About this map

Naknek and South Naknek anchor the mouth of the Naknek River in this mid-century survey of the Alaska Peninsula. The landscape is dominated by the vast drainage systems of the Kvichak Bay and Bristol Bay, where the tidal flats and sand bars like Deadman Sands and Salmon Flats dictated the coastal navigation of the era. To the east, the boundary of Katmai National Monument encompasses Naknek Lake and Lake Brooks. A significant military presence is noted at King Salmon Air Force Base, which also served as the King Salmon PO. Remote settlements and seasonal locations like Koggiung, Libbyville, and Savonoski are linked by a rugged Winter Trail, reflecting the limited overland infrastructure of the early 1950s. The map also records vital navigational aids such as the Naknek Lt and Middle Bluff Light.