HDOP 1
Ugadaga Head, HD Dutch Harbor
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Harbor Defense Observation Post, or HDOP, number 1 is located about 200 feet above Beaver Inlet on the top of Ugadaga Head. The station consists of two rooms, an observation room in front and a general purpose room behind. Access to the station was by a wooden ladder in the rear room.

Considering that the upper half of the structure is of wooden construction and has been underground for more than 60 years, the station is in remarkable shape, although some water damage is apparent.

Also located at Ugadaga Head are Searchlights #1 and #2 and some old Army housing.




The HDOP is under the mound at the top. In the foreground is the tramway.
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The top of the ladder shaft.
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Rear of the station, the top of the ladder is just visible.
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Looking southwest in the rear room.
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The northwest corner of the rear room.
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The back room, facing northeast.
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Looking southeast in the rear room.
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Looking northeast in the observation room.
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The observation room, looking southeast.
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The southwest corner of the observation room.
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Facing northwest in the observation room.
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Detail of electrical wiring.
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Detail of electrical outlet cut into the baseboard.
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Documents
Form 2, HDOP 1August 1, 1944
Map of area  Note: modified from the original 



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