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1950 Map of Seward A-7

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Seward A-7
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The port city of Seward serves as the focal point for this survey, situated at the head of Resurrection Bay where the Alaska Railroad meets the sea. The map documents a critical transportation hub during the mid-twentieth century, featuring the Seward Airport, the Army Dock, and a Sawmill that reflect the town's maritime and industrial foundations. To the south, the coastline extends to Lowell Point and the Caines Head State Recreation Area, while the rugged interior is dominated by the Kenai Mountains.

Glacial activity is visible through the presence of Bear Glacier and Godwin Glacier, framing the narrow valley where the Seward Highway follows Salmon Creek toward Bear Lake. This edition, modified for Forest Service use, clearly delineates the National Forest Boundary and the expansive Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, illustrating the intersection of federal land management and local municipal growth in the City of Seward.