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1952 Map of Seldovia A-3

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Seldovia A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Gore Point and the coastal terrain of the southern Kenai Peninsula define this mid-century survey of the Gulf of Alaska coastline. The map focuses heavily on the maritime approaches to Port Dick, providing detailed bathymetry and soundings that reveal the underwater profile of this deep-water inlet. The topography is dominated by dramatic coastal heights, most notably at Gore Peak, which stands as a prominent navigational landmark for vessels navigating the outer coast.

Triangulation stations and survey markers like Vabm 582, along with named points such as Arch Rock, provide precise anchor points for the mapping of this isolated coastline. Minor inland markers like Abel and Jan suggest the presence of specific geographic stations or localized landmarks established during the 1952 field survey. This sheet represents a period of significant hydrographic data collection by the Coast and Geodetic Survey, essential for safety in these frequently turbulent northern waters.