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1951 Map of Seldovia D-3

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Seldovia D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Kenai National Moose Range dominates this mid-century survey of the Kenai Peninsula’s diverse interior. The landscape transitions from the high peaks of Ptarmigan Head and the Boxcar Hills down toward the intricate hydrology of the Fox River valley. This glacial-fed system creates a complex network of braids and marshes, including Clearwater Slough, eventually meeting the tidal influence of Kachemak Bay and its extensive Mud Flat.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but significant, centered on aviation and research. An Emergency Landing Strip and a Gaging Station indicate the region's importance for monitoring and transport in an era before established road networks. To the west, Caribou Lake is surrounded by several cabins, suggesting seasonal use or remote homesteading, while to the south, the Battle Glacier feeds the waters of the Bradley River and Bradley Lake.