1950 Map of Nushagak Bay B-4

About this map

Nushagak Peninsula stretches into the expansive waters of Bristol Bay on this mid-century survey, documenting a largely maritime environment along the Alaskan coast. This map illustrates the transition from the low-lying peninsula into the shallow tidal reaches, specifically identifying coastal Mud flats that define the shoreline during low water. Compiled from earlier U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey hydrographic and topographic data, the map focuses on the bathymetry and shoreline characteristics rather than inland development. The lack of settlements or roads underscores the wilderness nature of this portion of the Dillingham region during the late 1940s and early 1950s, making it a clear record of the natural coastline before modern changes.