1963 Map of Port Moller D-6

About this map

Bristol Bay dominates the northern horizon of this coastal survey, where the shoreline gives way to a complex network of wetlands and tundra ponds. The landscape is defined by the shifting waters of Steelhead Creek and the David River, which meander through a low-lying region characterized by numerous small lakes, the largest being Big Fish Lake. Human presence is sparse in this 1963 field-annotated map, represented primarily by the Franks Point Cabin near the coast and a series of survey marks such as Mark, Ince, and Jack. This map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology of the Alaska Peninsula before significant modern development, showing the transition from the open bay to the protected Salt Water Lagoon and the rugged coastal landmarks like Franks Point.