1952 Map of Nushagak Bay D-2

About this map

Kanakanak serves as a significant focal point on this coastal survey, noted specifically for the location of the US Govt Hosp overlooking the northern reaches of Nushagak Bay. The landscape is defined by its complex tidal environments and maritime infrastructure, with small settlements like Clarks Point and Ekuk positioned along the eastern shoreline. To the south, Ekuk Bluff and the Ekuk Spit mark the transition toward the deeper waters of the Ship Channel and West Channel. Further inland, the terrain is a labyrinth of water and marsh, including Clark Slough and Rolph Slough, which drain the low-lying interior. Cultural markers are few but notable, such as the Santa Claus Ch near Ekuk, illustrating the presence of established community life in this remote coastal region during the early 1950s.