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1951 Map of Seldovia D-3

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Seldovia D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Kachemak Bay meets the vast river deltas of the Kenai Peninsula in this mid-century topographic record. The landscape is defined by the braided channels of the Fox River and Sheep Creek as they spill into the extensive Mud Flat at the head of the bay. The northeastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Kenai National Moose Range, reflecting the federal management of this wilderness area during Alaska's transition into statehood.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but telling, centered on survival and logistics in a roadless environment. Isolated Cabin sites and clusters of Cabins are scattered along the watercourses and the shores of Caribou Lake. Notable landmarks for navigation and infrastructure include an Emergency Landing Field situated near the Fox River and a Gaging Station on the Bradley River below Bradley Lake. The topography rises sharply from the coastal flats to the Caribou Hills and prominent peaks like Ptarmigan Head.