1950 Map of Nushagak Bay B-3

About this map

Nushagak Peninsula is defined by a labyrinth of countless unnamed tundra ponds and wetlands in this mid-century topographic record. Fronting the waters of Bristol Bay, the coastline is a shifting environment of mudflats and prominent maritime landmarks like Cape Constantine and Protection Point. Surveyed by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey using 1948 aerial photography, the map captures the intricate shoreline before major geomorphological shifts. Maritime hazards are carefully charted, including the expansive Sterling Shoal and Ustiugof Shoal, which were critical for navigators in these subarctic waters. The presence of several Triangulation Stations, such as VABM Nush and VABM Bee, indicates the rigorous surveying efforts required to map this remote coastal stretch of the Alaska-Third Judicial Division.