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2020 Map of Unimak A-5 NW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Unimak A-5 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Akutan sits at the heart of this maritime landscape within the Aleutian Islands, where the volcanic topography of the Fox Islands meets the volatile waters of the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The geography is defined by deep maritime inlets such as Akutan Bay and Trident Bay, which carve into the landmasses of Akun Island and its neighbors. To the north, the peak of Mt Gilbert rises above Helianthus Cove, marking a high point in a terrain characterized by steep coastal cliffs and narrow straits.

Evidence of human habitation and infrastructure is concentrated along the shorelines, from the settlement at Lost Harbor to the modern Akutan Airport. Small historical sites and named locations like Sanagan, Saamkax, and Tanan-kadangin offer a glimpse into the local naming conventions and settlement patterns of the Krenitzin Islands area. The passage of Akun Strait serves as a critical nautical corridor between the island groups, connecting the larger gulfs to the open sea.