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1951 Map of Seward D-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Seward D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Prince William Sound dominates this mid-century topographic study, revealing a rugged coast of deep fjords and isolated islands within the Chugach National Forest. The geography is defined by the massive reach of Unakwik Inlet and Wells Bay, where the shoreline is dotted with small named sites like Birch, Inlet, and Kiniklik. These labels often indicate small seasonal camps, cabins, or historically significant coastal points rather than established towns.

Navigational landmarks and small islands are meticulously documented, including Fairmount Island, Axel Lind Island, and the Jenny Islands. The presence of scattered cabins and small named settlements like Olsen and Early suggests a landscape tied to the maritime resources of the sound, showing the area as it existed before modern developments. The map's bathymetric data provides a clear picture of the submarine terrain surrounding Kiniklik Island and Eaglek Island.