1951 Map of Unalaska

About this map

The Unalaska settlement and its deep-water harbor at Captains Bay serve as the focal point of this mid-century Aleutian survey. While most of the island is defined by the massive Shaler Mountains and the steaming Makushin Volcano, smaller coastal outposts like Makushin, Kashega, and Chernofski appear along the sheltered inlets of the Bering Sea and Pacific Ocean. On Amaknak Island, the complex coastline includes Port Levashef, reflecting the maritime importance of the area. To the southwest on Umnak Island, the military presence at Fort Glenn is documented alongside remote coastal features like Lion Bight and Observatory Pt. The map also captures the intricate archipelago to the east, including Unalga Island and the Baby Islands, showing the many passes and straits that dictated navigation through these volatile northern waters.