1950 Map of Nushagak Bay C-4 And C-5

About this map

Nushagak Peninsula is defined by a dense network of countless small ponds and lakes, a characteristic landscape of the Alaska coastal tundra as mapped in the mid-20th century. Bordering the expansive waters of Bristol Bay, this area shows a complex aquatic system where the Igushik River and Tununuk River wind through low-lying terrain. Topography is largely determined by minor elevation changes, marked by several triangulation stations such as VABM 209 Peninsula and VABM 154 Pike. These benchmarks were essential for the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey during their 1950 coastal mapping efforts. The map reveals the isolation of Kikertalik Lake and other unnamed water bodies, providing a detailed record of the shoreline and inland hydrology before modern environmental shifts altered these sensitive Arctic drainage patterns.