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1951 Map of Seward

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Seward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Kenai Peninsula serves as the hub of maritime and rail activity in this mid-century survey, anchored by the coastal terminal at Seward. The complex relationship between the glaciated terrain and human infrastructure is evident in the path of The Alaska Railroad, which navigates through stations like Grandview Station and Moose Pass Station to connect the port at Whittier with the interior. The map documents vital community landmarks such as the Jesse Lee Indian School and numerous post offices including those at Chenega and Latouche.

Industry and defense are prominent features, with the Whittier Army Base positioned strategically on Passage Canal. Local resource extraction is noted through the Pearson Mine and Lansing Mine, while smaller settlements like Hope and Sunrise mark the older gold-mining regions near Turnagain Arm. The landscape is dominated by massive ice fields, including the Harding Icefield and Sargent Icefield, which feed countless glaciers such as the Chenega Glacier and Portage Glacier.