1963 Map of Sutwik Island C-5

About this map

Aniakchak National Preserve dominates this coastal landscape, where the volcanic geography meets the Pacific Ocean. The coastline is defined by the massive headland of Cape Kumlik and the prominent Elephant Head Point, which shelters the waters of Aniakchak Bay. Inland, the drainage patterns of Aniakchak Creek, Wolverine Creek, and Black Creek illustrate the complex watershed of this remote peninsula. Sparse evidence of human activity is recorded during this mid-century period, noted only by a small Village and isolated Cabin structures near the Lagoon. These features, along with Kumlik Island, provide essential landmarks for understanding the early surveying of this Alaskan wilderness before modern development or expanded conservation efforts altered the accessible record of the region.