1950 Map of Nushagak Bay D-6

About this map

The Kulukak River snakes through a complex network of coastal wetlands and peaks before emptying into the northern reaches of Bristol Bay. This 1950s-era topography reveals a remote landscape where the only sign of established settlement is noted at Kulukak (Aband), a site positioned on a narrow spit between Kulukak Bay and the river mouth. The presence of high-elevation markers like VABM Amyl 1092 and VABM Kulukak 956 underscores the surveying efforts of the Geological Survey and the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey during the mid-century period. To the south, Right Hand Pt defines the coastal boundary between the open waters and the more sheltered Metervik Bay, providing a clear look at the shoreline before modern environmental shifts.