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1951 Map of Ugashik C-1

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Ugashik C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Kanatak stands as a primary point of human activity in this mid-century survey of the Alaska Peninsula, situated along the shoreline of Portage Bay. The geography is defined by a narrow mountainous corridor that connects the saltwater bay to the interior waters of Becharof Lake. This passage, navigated through Kanatak Pass, represents a vital historical link between the Pacific coast and the vast lake systems of the Bristol Bay drainage.

Evidence of varied land use appears through labels like Oil Camp and multiple Cabins, indicating seasonal residency and resource exploration. The terrain is marked by distinctive peaks such as Mt Becharof and Mt Simeon, while smaller water bodies like Ruth Lake and Kanatak Lake dot the valleys. A lone Cem near the Kanatak settlement provides a grounded reference for genealogical research into the families who occupied this remote coastal outpost.