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1963 Map of Stepovak Bay

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Stepovak Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Alaska Peninsula shoreline is defined here by a jagged sequence of deep-water bays and rugged islands. Near the Kametolook River, the coastal settlements of Perryville and Ivanof stand as rare hubs of human activity, supported by a designated Landing Area and scattered Cabins. The coastline is heavily indented by Stepovak Bay and Ivanof Bay, separated by the prominent Kupreanof Peninsula.

Maritime navigation and resource extraction are hinted at through features like Coal Cape and numerous named islands, including the large Mitrofania Island and the Chiachi Islands. Further south, Nagai Island and its surrounding straits, including West Nagai Strait and East Nagai Strait, illustrate the complex archipelago system that guards the peninsula's southern edge. This 1960s-era data reflects a landscape focused on seasonal subsistence, fishing, and coastal transit before significant modern development.