1951 Map of Ugashik D-1

About this map

Becharof Lake dominates this mid-century survey of the Alaska Peninsula, capturing a shoreline marked by isolated survival and rugged navigation. Along the northern coast, several Cabins and a lone Cabin represent the sparse human presence in this remote landscape during the early 1950s. The geography is further defined by the prominent Severson Peninsula, which extends into the lake's expansive waters. Inland, the drainage of Featherly Creek and landmarks like Grindle provide reference points for those traversing the tundra. This map, based on 1951 aerial photography, serves as a record of the region's topography before more modern infrastructure arrived, documenting specialized markers such as the Featherly Az Mk used by surveyors to establish precise locations in the wilderness.