1963 Map of Port Moller A-5

About this map

Ukolnoi Island and Wosnesensk Island anchor this hydrographic study of the Pavlof Islands in the early 1960s. Compiled from aerial photography and maritime charts, the survey documents a maritime landscape where the Pacific Ocean meets the dramatic topography of the Aleutians East region. The map highlights critical navigational landmarks for mariners, such as Midway Rock and the prominent Pinnacle off the coast of Wosnesensk. Smaller landmasses like Poperechnoi Island and Dolgoi Island are shown with detailed contour intervals, revealing their steep elevations above the surrounding sea. This charting reflects the mid-century effort to map Alaska's remote maritime reaches, providing data on depth curves and soundings that defined the coastal safety of the era.