1963 Map of Stepovak Bay C-5 and C-6

About this map

The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Kupreanof Peninsula Unit dominates this coastal landscape, reflecting the federal conservation efforts of the early 1960s. The map details the intricate shoreline where the Alaska Peninsula meets the Pacific Ocean, characterized by a series of deep inlets including Stepovak Bay, Fox Bay, and Boulder Bay. The terrain rises sharply from a coastal Tidal Flat to several named topographic high points such as Dome Point and Cub Point. The presence of several islands, including the prominent Jacob Island with its own Noon Point, and smaller landmasses like Leader Island, highlights the complex maritime geography of the region. This 1963 survey, based on aerial photography from the late 1950s, records the uninhabited character of the peninsula's southern tip, anchored by the geographic landmark of Kupreanof Point.