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1951 Map of Rat Islands, 1952 Print
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1951 Map of Rat Islands

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Aleutian Islands geography in the early Cold War era is documented here through a focus on the Rat Islands group, showing the strategic maritime landscape between the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean. On the far eastern edge of the sheet, the presence of a Military Airport near Constantine Harbor underscores the area's importance for mid-century defense and aerial surveillance. The map details complex volcanic shorelines including Segula Island and Little Sitkin Island, where distinctive features like Crater Bay and Petrel Bank reflect the sub-arctic seafloor and island topography. This 1951 survey, compiled from aerial photographs and earlier charts, provides a precise look at these islands before their inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge system, capturing a moment of active military presence in this isolated archipelago.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions24.4 x 22.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain