1963 Map of Stepovak Bay D-5

About this map

Ivanof Bay serves as a primary coastal anchor in this mid-century portrait of the Alaska Peninsula, where the local economy and maritime activity are centered around the Cannery and several clusters of cabins. The landscape is a complex network of glacial and tidal features, notably the Stepanof Flats and Smoky Hollow which lead toward the Granville Portage. The map details the transition from the sheltered waters of Ivanof Bay to the open reaches of Stepovak Bay and Humpback Bay. Small islands such as James Island, Road Island, and Egg Island dot the coastline, while a cemetery near the main settlement provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing maritime families in this isolated region. This area, largely encompassed by the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge, remains defined by its lack of roads and its reliance on waterways like the Ivanof River and Osterback Creek.