
The Pacific Ocean dominates this coastal survey, where the islands of the Shumagin group meet the open sea. This portion of the archipelago is defined by deep inlets and prominent coastal landmarks, notably Sanborn Harbor and the smaller Cliton Cove on the eastern landmass. These sheltered waters contrast with the exposed passages of the West Nagai Strait. The landscape is characterized by sharp elevations and rocky headlands such as East Head and Macks Head, which provide critical navigational points for vessels moving through the Aleutians. The mapping of Porpoise Harbor highlights a maritime geography where the land is deeply indented by the sea, reflecting a remote environment shaped by volcanic island terrain and the shifting currents of the northern Pacific.
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1951 · Stepovak Bay
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Port Moller
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Port Moller A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1963 · Port Moller B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1963 · Stepovak Bay A-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1963 · Stepovak Bay B-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1963 · Stepovak Bay
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1969 · Stepovak Bay
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1988 · Port Moller
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2020 · Port Moller A-1 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000