1963 Map of Seldovia

About this map

The Kachemak Bay State Park and surrounding wilderness of the Kenai Peninsula are documented here during a period of significant conservation and coastal development. The fishing communities of Seldovia and Homer serve as the primary hubs, with the latter's notable Coal Point extending into the bay. To the north, the Sterling Highway connects smaller settlements like Happy Valley, Stariski, and the Russian Orthodox community of Nikolaevsk. Along the southwestern coast, remote outposts including Port Graham, English Bay, and the site of Portlock reflect the area's maritime reliance. This map also details the massive ice fields of the east, showing the extent of the McCarty Glacier, Chernof Glacier, and Dinglestadt Glacier before late-century shifts. Features like the Kachemak Silo and several gaging stations provide evidence of local industry and resource management within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.