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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

The Pye Islands dominate this coastal survey of the Kenai Peninsula's southern edge, where the land meets the open Gulf of Alaska. Compiled from 1951 aerial photography, the map reveals a complex maritime landscape defined by deep-water inlets and steep topography. Key navigational points like Mc Arthur Pass and Wildcat Pass separate the larger masses of Ragged Island and Rabbit Island from the mainland, highlighting a rugged coastline used primarily for maritime transit and shelter.

Inside the island group, small sheltered basins such as Moonlight Bay and the narrow Chance Lagoon offer insights into the era's hydrographic charting. Geographic landmarks like Hoof Point and Steep Point mark the transition from the protected waters of Morning Cove and Mc Arthur Cove to the exposed gulf, providing a detailed record of the peninsula's wilderness coastline before modern developments.