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1951 Map of Seward A-6

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Seward A-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Kenai Mountains dominate this 1951 topographic study, characterized by massive ice fields and the rugged coastline of the Resurrection Peninsula. Two primary ice flows, the Godwin Glacier and Ellsworth Glacier, are depicted with intricate contouring and specific notes on crevasses, illustrating the glaciation that shaped this part of the Chugach National Forest.

Navigation and maritime access are centered on the deep waters of Resurrection Bay, including the sheltered Resurrection Harbor and Bowen Anchorage. The lack of inland settlements or roads highlights the era's reliance on water-based travel and the natural drainage of the South Fork Snow River. This document records the pristine state of the coastal geography before modern development, marking the approximate Forest Boundary and seafaring landmarks like Talus Bay.