1951 Map of Umnak

About this map

Mt Vsevidof and Mt Recheshnoi dominate the central volcanic backbone of Umnak Island, where the landscape transitions from these massive peaks to the collapsed maw of the Okmok Caldera in the northeast. This coastal and geological survey captures the remote Aleutian environment before late-century shifts, documenting geothermal features like Geyser Bight and Hot Springs Cove along the shores of Inanudak Bay. A solitary Cemetery is marked near the coast, providing a rare trace of human presence amidst the broader Aleutian Islands Wilderness. To the north, the isolated Bogoslof Wilderness encompasses Bogoslof Island and Fire Island, while the southwestern waters are dotted by the Islands of Four Mountains, including Kagamil Island and Uliaga Island. The map meticulously details the island's perimeter, from the jagged The Pillars to the shelter of Russian Bay.