1951 Map of Seldovia

About this map

Kachemak Bay and the lower Kenai Peninsula are presented here in a reconnaissance survey that highlights the mid-century coastal settlements of Seldovia, Anchor Pt, and Millers Landing. The landscape is dominated by the intersection of glacial systems and the sea, with extensive drainages like the Ninilchik River and Deep Creek flowing from the Caribou Hills into Cook Inlet. The map documents the early boundaries of the Kenai National Moose Range and the administrative extent of the Third Judicial Division. Maritime geography is particularly detailed, showing numerous islands such as Elizabeth Island and Ragged Island at the mouth of the Gulf of Alaska. The placement of Happy Valley and the coastal landing sites reflects a period of development focused on resource access and maritime transport before the expansion of the modern highway system in the region.