1951 Map of Seldovia

About this map

The Kenai Peninsula shoreline and its deep glacial inlets define this 1951 reconnaissance of the Third Judicial Division. The coastal settlement of Seldovia serves as a primary hub on the southern tip, while northern outposts like Happy Valley and Anchor Pt line the coast of Cook Inlet. The map illustrates a transitional period in the Alaskan wilderness, where the boundaries of the Kenai National Moose Range meet the massive ice fields of the Grewingk Glacier, Dinglestadt Glacier, and McCarty Glacier. This era was characterized by isolated coastal landings and a landscape dominated by the high peaks of Bald Mtn and the Caribou Hills. The detailed maritime survey captures the complex geometry of Kachemak Bay and the numerous islands of the Chugach Islands, providing a clear record of the region's topography before more modern development reached these remote bays.