1951 Map of Samalga Island

About this map

Nikolski stands as the primary human settlement on this mid-century reconnaissance of the southwestern Aleutian Islands, where the Bering Sea meets the North Pacific. The landscape is dominated by the volcanic activity of the Islands of Four Mountains, including the prominent peaks of Mt Cleveland and Kagamil Volcano. The map illustrates a maritime-dependent environment where small Cabins and coastal features like Traders Cove and Driftwood Bay define the limited infrastructure.