1951 Map of Nushagak Bay

About this map

Manokotak and the fishing settlements of the Bristol Bay region anchor this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by the complex aquatic network of Nushagak Bay, where the Nushagak River and Snake River meet the sea amidst extensive Tidal Flats. This era of the region’s development is characterized by the vital maritime industry, marked by the presence of numerous Canneries and a Landing Strip serving remote outposts. Further west, the Togiaak National Wildlife Refuge and the Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary protect the coastal wilderness, including Round I. Geologic and navigational details like Ekuk Bluff and the deep Ship Channel illustrate the challenges and routes of the local salmon fleet and coastal traders during a period when these waters were the primary lifelines for the communities of Clarks Point and Ekuk.