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1952 Map of Seward D-8

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Seward D-8
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Hope stands as the primary settlement on this early 1950s survey of the northern Kenai Peninsula, situated where Resurrection Creek meets the tidal waters of Turnagain Arm. The landscape is dominated by the dense topography of the Chugach National Forest, defined by a network of drainage systems such as Little Indian Creek and Wildhorse Creek. Mining activity is evident in the southeastern reaches, with the Robinson Bowman Mine and Pearson Mine located near Gold Gulch, reflecting the region's enduring connection to mineral extraction.

Transportation in this era was a mix of traditional and specialized routes. The Alaska RR skirts the northeastern corner of the map, while the Resurrection Creek Road provides access to the interior. Further west, the presence of a Ski-Mobile Trail near Chickaloon Bay highlights how seasonal transit was documented during this period of Alaskian development. Coastal landmarks like Gull Rock and Burnt Island mark the transition from the steep inland peaks to the mudflats of the arm.