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1950 Map of Seward B-3

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Seward B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The coastal village of Chenega sits at the southwestern edge of this survey, overlooking Dangerous Passage and the surrounding Prince William Sound waters. This mid-century coastal mapping reflects the maritime-dependent life of the region before significant shifts in the local shoreline and settlement patterns. The topography is dominated by the intricate fjords and inlets of Knight Island, where land and sea interlock through features like Drier Bay and Herring Bay.

Evidence of historical industry and community life appears in the numerous coastal markers, including the Chenega Cem and a Cannery (Aband) near Port Audrey. The map captures a landscape defined by seasonal commerce and isolation, from the high Eshamy Peak to the sheltered waters of Snug Harbor. Various isolated Cabins and names like Rubber Boot Lake suggest a rugged reliance on the area's natural resources for fishing and subsistence.