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1951 Map of Rat Islands

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Rat Islands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Rat Islands at the edge of the Bering Sea and Pacific Ocean are documented here in a survey capturing the archipelago's strategic and natural profile. Amchitka Island, the southernmost major landmass on this sheet, reveals a concentrated geography of naval and aviation interest, most notably the Military Airport situated near the sheltered waters of Constantine Harbor. This coastline is punctuated by features such as Makarius Bay and North Bight, illustrating the isolation of these outposts during the mid-century era.

Further north, the volcanic origins of the chain are evident at Kiska Volcano NN 60-8 and the steep profiles of Segula Island and Little Sitkin Island. Navigational passes like Seguila Pass and Oglala Pass separate these rugged landmasses, while smaller features like Khvostof I and Davidof Island highlight the complex maritime environment. The inclusion of the Aleutian Islands Wilderness boundaries reflects the later conservation status applied to these remote volcanic summits and rocky shores.