1964 Map of Nushagak Bay

About this map

Nushagak Bay and its complex network of tidal flats and channels define this 1964 maritime and coastal survey. The map details a critical intersection of the Alaskan fishing industry, highlighting several Canneries and settlements like Clarks Point and Ekuk along the eastern shore. To the west, the Nushagak Peninsula terminates at Cape Constantine, separating the main bay from the open waters of Bristol Bay. The geography is characterized by dramatic coastal features, including the Ekuk Spit and Igushik Ridge, which provide a backdrop to the drainage systems of the Wood River and Igushik River. Navigational data reflects the era's reliance on water transport, with identified channels like the Ship Channel and Schooner Channel providing passage through the shifting Long Sands and Flounder Flat. Inland, the survey reaches to Manokotak and the peaks of the Tuklungs, documenting the sparse but vital infrastructure of the Bristol Bay region.