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1951 Map of Samalga Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Nikolski stands as the primary human settlement in this remote reach of the Aleutian Islands, situated on the shores of Nikolski Bay. The landscape is dominated by the volcanic peaks of the Islands of Four Mountains, including the prominent Mt Cleveland and Kagamil Volcano. This 1951 compilation, revised in 1983, illustrates the critical maritime passes and landings essential for navigation between the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

The coastal geography of Umnak Island is intricately detailed, showing features like Traders Cove, Driftwood Bay, and Umnak Lake. Maritime waypoints such as Samalga Pass and Kagamil Pass define the narrow corridors between islands. The map provides a look at the subsistence landscape where Cabins and geographical markers like Pancake Rock served as vital points of reference for travelers and residents alike.