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1950 Map of Nushagak Bay C-3

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Nushagak Bay C-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Igushik River carves through a landscape of marsh and mud flats as it empties into the western reaches of Nushagak Bay. This mid-century survey documents a coastal environment defined by tidal shifts and seasonal waterways, including the Tununig River and the prominent Nichols Spit. The map identifies the Igushik (Site) near the river mouth, indicating a location of historical habitation or seasonal use in a region that would later be encompassed by the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge.

The eastern edge of the Nushagak Peninsula is characterized by the low elevations of the Nichols Hills and the rising ground of Igushik Ridge. Compiled from aerial photography and coastal surveys, the map records the complex shoreline before the formal establishment of contemporary refuge boundaries. The absence of roads or established trails underscores the maritime-dependent nature of the area during the 1950s.