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1963 Map of Stepovak Bay D-4

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Stepovak Bay D-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Perryville sits on the southern edge of the Alaska Peninsula, serving as a focal point for settlement along this coastal stretch of the Pacific Ocean. The village is situated near the mouth of the Kametolook River, with a local Landing Strip providing a vital connection to the surrounding wilderness. To the south, the Chiachi Islands dominate the maritime landscape, featuring the large landmass of Chiachi Island and the protected waters of Chiachi Bay.

The topographical detail reveals a coastline defined by dramatic vertical relief, from the heights of Red Bluff Mountain to the sea-level reaches of Anchor Bay and Coal Cape. Much of the terrestrial area is encompassed by the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge, indicating the region's transition toward formal conservation status. In the western reaches, Kupreanof Harbor and Jacob Island mark important maritime landmarks for those navigating the waters near Humpback Bay.