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1951 Map of Seward D-2

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Seward D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The coastal waters of Prince William Sound define this reach of the Alaskan shoreline, where deep fjords like Unakwik Inlet and Wells Bay carve into the mainland. The small settlement of Kiniklik sits near the mouth of the bay, protected by Kiniklik Island and the prominent Pt Pellew. This 1951 survey, with revisions through the 1980s, documents a landscape reliant on maritime navigation, noted by the Seaplane Anchorage near Fairmount Pt and several Cabin and Cabins locations tucked into remote coves.

Island groups such as the Jenny Islands and larger landmasses like Olsen Island and Axel Lind Island are meticulously charted. The intricate network of bays, including Eaglek Bay and Siwash Bay, suggests a region of significant seasonal activity for fishing and transport. Named points like Unakwik Pt and Granite Pt provide essential landmarks for navigating the complex glacial geography of the northern sound.