1951 Map of Seldovia

About this map

Kachemak Bay and the surrounding Kenai Peninsula settlements are captured here during a period of postwar expansion and resource mapping. The transition from maritime reliance to terrestrial transport is visible with the presence of the Sterling Highway, which connects northern communities like Happy Valley and Anchor Pt to the growing hub at Homer. South across the water, the maritime culture of Seldovia and the historic settlement of Alexandrovsk contrast with the industrial footprint of a Coal Mine near Coal Pt. The map provides detailed coastal data for Cook Inlet and the Gulf Of Alaska, documenting an era when traditional locations like Indian Village and Port Graham existed alongside new aviation infrastructure like the Homer Airport.