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1961 Map of Seldovia C-5

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Seldovia C-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The settlement of Homer sits at the base of several prominent coastal elevations including Diamond Ridge and Skyline Ridge, where the Kenai Peninsula meets the waters of Kachemak Bay. This 1960s-era documentation shows the town's logistical foundations, featuring the Sterling Highway as the primary artery connecting the coast to the interior. Notable infrastructure of the period includes the Seaplane Base on the shores of Beluga Lake and various communications facilities like the FAA Range Sta and Radio Towers positioned along the higher terrain.

Further north, the Anchor River winds through marshy lowlands near the Anchor River Campground, while specialized land use is indicated by scattered Gravel Pits and a Gaging Sta. The rugged coastline is marked by names like Bluff Point and Mutnaia Gulch, providing a clear view of the relationship between the coastal settlements and the offshore islands of Yukon Island and Hesketh Island in the Cook Inlet.