Loading map...

1951 Map of Unimak

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Unimak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Unimak Island and the eastern Aleutian chain are depicted here at a time when maritime navigation and military-industrial outposts defined the region's human presence. The settlement of Akutan serves as a primary focal point, situated near a specialized Whaling Sta and a dedicated Seaplane Anchorage in Akutan Harbor. This arrangement highlights the strategic and commercial importance of the sheltered bays along the Akutan Bay during the mid-20th century.

The landscape is dominated by massive volcanic features, including the Fisher Caldera and Pogromni Volcano, which tower over the surrounding Unimak Wilderness. Navigational aids like the Lighthouse at Cape Sarichef and the marker at Scotch Cap indicate the treacherous nature of the surrounding waters, from the shallow Slime Bank to the hazardous Fathometer Reef. Coastal features such as Urilia Bay and Unimak Bight define the island's irregular shoreline.