1952 Map of Nushagak Bay D-3

About this map

Igushik River and the Snake River wind through the tidal flats of southwestern Alaska in this mid-century survey based on 1948 aerial photography. The landscape is defined by its massive silt deposits, simply labeled as mud, which flank the broad reaches of Nushagak Bay. Along the southern bend of the river, a Cannery stands as a focal point of the local fishing economy, positioned near the foot of Igushik Ridge. Inland, the terrain rises toward Acorn Peak, where the drainage of the Weary River meets the complex network of sloughs. This map captures the hydrographic detail of the region before significant modern development, documenting the precise location of survey markers such as VABM 52 Poke and VABM 49 Snake that helped define the territory.