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1952 Map of Seward B-8

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Seward B-8
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Kenai River and Kenai Lake anchor this 1950s survey of the Kenai Peninsula, where the Sterling Highway provides a thin thread of access through the Chugach National Forest and the Kenai National Moose Range. The settlement at Cooper Landing serves as a focal point, supported by small family-named sites and outposts such as Hubbard Farm, Nixons Ranch, and Hentons Lodge.

The presence of the Seaplane Base near Snug Harbor and the Broadview Guard Station highlights the reliance on air and forest service infrastructure in this glaciated landscape. Remote cabins, including the Bohan Cabin, are scattered along the water, while the Quartz Creek Recreation Area marks early mid-century recreational development. The terrain is defined by the steep slopes of Cooper Mountain and the deep waters of Cooper Lake and Upper Russian Lake.