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1952 Map of Seldovia B-3

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

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Kenai Mountains dominate this early 1950s coastal survey, showcasing a landscape defined by massive ice fields and deep tidal waters. Immense glaciers, including the Wosnesenski Glacier, Doroshin Glacier, and Petrof Glacier, carve through the high elevations, their crevasses and flow lines meticulously recorded from 1951 aerial photography. This era represents a significant period of topographic mapping in the Alaska-Third Judicial Division, capturing the shoreline before later 20th-century glacial retreats and seismic shifts altered the coastal profile.

Along the rugged coastline, the Nuka Passage separates the mainland from Nuka Island, where features like Westdahl Cove and Berger Bay provide natural harbors. To the south, the deep inlets of Tonsina Bay, Taylor Bay, and Port Dick penetrate the mountain range. This map is a vital resource for understanding the mid-century extent of Southern Glacier and the precise location of landmarks like Brown Mtn and Petrof Point.