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1953 Map of Seldovia B-1

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Seldovia B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Ragged Island and the complex shoreline of the Pye Islands dominate this 1950s survey of the Kenai Peninsula coast. This marine-focused study, compiled from aerial photography and maritime charts, documents the jagged transition between the mainland and the Gulf of Alaska. The map reveals a labyrinth of sheltered water bodies including Moonlight Bay, Chance Lagoon, and the deep inlets of Mc Arthur Cove and Morning Cove.

Navigational landmarks like Steep Point and Hoof Point define the high-relief terrain of the islands, while narrow passages such as Wildcat Pass and Kitten Pass separate Rabbit Island from the larger landmasses. The inclusion of numerous soundings and depth curves provides essential underwater topography for the era, illustrating the seafloor as it was understood before modern sonar mapping became standard.