1952 Map of Trinity Islands D-2

About this map

Kodiak Island meets the Pacific Ocean at its southwestern edge in this mid-century topographic record. The landscape is dominated by the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses the entirety of the land area shown. The shoreline is characterized by the prominent projection of Low Cape and the sheltered waters of Sukhoi Bay. This survey reflects the remote character of the territory in the early 1950s, a time when the region remained devoid of roads or trails. Instead, the map details the intricate drainage patterns and swampy lowlands of the coastal plain, providing a clear view of the natural hydrology before any modern human encroachment. For researchers, it serves as a baseline for the island’s geomorphology, capturing the exact high-water shoreline and tidal range of the era.