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1951 Map of Nushagak Bay

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Nushagak Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Nushagak Bay and the northern reaches of Bristol Bay define this mid-century coastal survey, capturing a region anchored by its maritime industry and indigenous settlements. Concentrated activity appears along the eastern shore of the bay, where Clarks Point and the village of Ekuk are noted alongside several Canneries, highlighting the area's significance as a commercial fishing hub. The western side is dominated by the expansive Nushagak Peninsula, terminating at Cape Constantine, and the settlement of Manokotak located near the base of Acorn Peak.

A network of complex waterways, including the Snake River, Igushik River, and Wood River, feed into the bay through a series of tidal flats and channels like Schooner Channel and Ship Channel. To the west, the Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary stands at the edge of Kulukak Bay, marking a transition into the more isolated reaches of the coastline. The map records several established sites such as Kanakanak and Nushagak, alongside the designated Igushik (Site), providing a primary record of habitation before modern developments altered the remote shoreline.