1951 Map of Nushagak Bay

About this map

Nushagak Bay is the focal point of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its intricate shoreline and maritime economy. The complex navigation of the region is mapped through a series of tidal channels, including the Middle Channel, West Channel, and Schooner Channel, which wind through extensive Tidal Flats and Long Sands. At this time, the shoreline supported several established communities and industrial sites, notably around Clarks Point and Ekuk, where Canneries and a Cannery are specifically marked, highlighting the importance of the salmon fishery to the Third Judicial Division. Inland, the topography rises toward Acorn Peak and the Nushagak Hills, while the low-lying peninsula terminating at Cape Constantine is punctuated by significant water bodies like Kikertalik Lake. The map preserves the location of the Igushik (Site) and older outposts like Nushagak and Kanakanak, documenting the settlement patterns of Bristol Bay before later decades of change.