1952 Map of Naknek

About this map

Salmon Flats and the intricate drainage of the Kvichak River define this coastal landscape at the base of the Alaska Peninsula. The 1950s survey captures a critical era of regional development, anchoring on the fishing and canning hubs of Naknek and South Naknek near the river mouth. To the east, the King Salmon Mil Res stands as a focal point of logistical activity, while the western edge of Katmai National Monument preserves a wilderness of vast lakes like Naknek Lake and Lake Brooks.