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1948 Map of Seldovia C-4

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Seldovia C-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The coastal curve of Kachemak Bay and its complex network of fjords and islands are documented in this mid-century survey. Along the northern shore, Millers Landing serves as a focal point near the prominent Homer Spit, which extends miles into the bay toward Coal Point. The geography of the late 1940s is defined by a reliance on maritime and aerial transport, evidenced by the Homer Airport and the Homer Light beacon. Industrial activity is concentrated near the shore, including a noted Sawmill and coal deposits located near the base of the spit.

Glacial drainages like the Humpy Cr and Cottonwood Creek feed into the bay, while the southern reaches reveal the deep waters of Sadie Cove and the protected harbor of Halibut Cove. Settlement is sparse beyond the immediate coast, with the terrain rising sharply toward Lookout Mountain and the interior Beaver Flats. Numerous islands, including Yukon Island and Ismailof Island, dot the coastal passages, marking a landscape still largely shaped by its natural topography and early resource extraction efforts.