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1952 Map of Trinity Islands D-1

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Trinity Islands D-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The coastal settlement of Akhiok sits at the heart of this mid-century survey of southwestern Kodiak Island, overlooking the complex waters of Akhiok Bay and the nearby Akhiok Island. The landscape is defined by its deep maritime connections, featuring a Seaplane Base and a Cannery that anchored the local economy during this era. Navigation and resource extraction are central themes, with the map detailing the intricate shorelines of Alitak Lagoon and the narrow passages of Little Narrows.

Rising above the water, Tungulara Mountain and the distinct Twin Peaks—comprising North Twin Peak and South Twin Peak—provide topographic anchors for the surrounding terrain. To the south, the Aliulik Peninsula stretches toward Russian Harbor, while the western coast is marked by Cape Alitak and the hazards of Alitak Shoal. This documentation provides a rare look at the established outposts and seasonal industrial sites on the fringes of the Pacific Ocean before later modern developments altered the remote coastline.