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1987 Map of Seldovia B-5 NE

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Seldovia B-5 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Kachemak Bay dominates the northern reaches of this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the tides carve a jagged shoreline into the Kenai Peninsula. The maritime character of the region is evident in the specialized infrastructure along the eastern inlets, featuring a Seaplane Anchorage, a Boat Dock, and a Dock nestled within Jakolof Bay. These coastal features suggest a localized economy dependent on water and air travel, common in road-sparse regions of Alaska during the late 1980s.

Inland, the terrain is defined by the steep drainage of Barabara Creek and the southern flow of the Seldovia River. The map documents early utility or transport development through a Trans Line that cuts across the hills south of Kasitsna Bay. Localized land use is further marked by a Gravel Pit near Barabara Point and a Radio Tower situated on a prominent ridge, reflecting the essential communications and materials needed for remote settlement.