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1951 Map of Sutwik Island

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sutwik Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Alaska Peninsula and its intricate coastal boundary are the focus of this mid-century reconnaissance, where the Aleutian Range meets the shelf of the Pacific Ocean. The landscape is dominated by glacial drainage systems like the Meshik River and volcanic peaks such as Jaw Mtn and Pinnacle Mtn. Along the jagged shoreline, deep indentations like Aniakchak Bay and Kujulik Bay define the maritime character of the region.

Remote coastal features and offshore island groups illustrate the isolation of this territory before modern infrastructure, including the namesake Sutwik Island and the protected lands of the Semidi National Wildlife Refuge. While largely uninhabited, a lone Cabin near Village Creek serves as a rare sign of human presence. The survey meticulously details maritime hazards and landmarks, from the Lighthouse at Foggy Cape to the prominent Aiugnak Columns in Chiginagak Bay.