1948 Map of Nushagak Bay C-4 And C-5

About this map

The Nushagak Peninsula stretches across this mid-century topographic survey, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of wetlands and small ponds along the coast of Bristol Bay. Mapped from 1948 aerial photography, the terrain is notably flat, characterized by swampy areas and numerous unnamed water bodies that surround the prominent Kikertalik Lake. The survey focuses on geodetic control and coastal features rather than human settlements, with several vertical angle bench marks (VABM) established as reference points for future navigation and mapping. These include VABM 154 Pike and VABM 214 Bristol North Base along the northwestern shoreline, as well as VABM 110 Judith toward the southern end of the peninsula. The isolation of the region is evident in the lack of established roads or trails, leaving the Tunning River as one of the few named drainage features in this remote Alaskan environment.