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Documentation of WWII Structures
Eareckson Air Station

Shemya Island was the site of significant development during World War II. While Shemya's concrete structures are well-studied, the island’s earthen berm features – which once supported wood and metal structures like quonset huts – had not  been formally documented. AERC researchers used historic records, aerial photography, and GIS information to inspect and document these berms and assess their significance to Shemya’s military history.

Project goals: Research historic locations and uses of former military structures on Shemya Island, compile and document the location and extent of the island’s berms using aerial/satellite imagery and GIS software, provide inventory and condition assessment of earthen berms on Shemya, and prepare and install a simple informative exhibit about the berms for Eareckson Air Station dining hall.