1963 Map of Sutwik Island

About this map

The Alaska Peninsula coastline and the surrounding Pacific Ocean waters dominate this mid-century topographical study. The landscape is defined by the sharp peaks of the Aleutian Range, including Elephant Mountain and Jaw Mtn, which feed a network of coastal drainages such as the Aniakchak River and Cinder River. While settlement is nearly nonexistent, represented only by a isolated Cabin and a Village site near Aniakchak Bay, the map provides exceptional detail of the offshore environment. The southern portion of the map is dedicated to the remote outcroppings of the Semidi National Wildlife Refuge, featuring Chowiet Island, Aghiyuk Island, and several smaller islets. Navigational markers like Foggy Cape Light on Sutwik Island and landmarks such as the Aiugnak Columns highlight the maritime importance of this stretch of the Alaskan coast near Chignik Bay.