1950s Maps of Kivalina, Alaska

Explore 4 historic maps of Kivalina from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Kivalina's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Kivalina's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Kivalina, AK maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Noatak
    1951 Map of Noatak
    1951 Noatak
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Arctic coast and interior river valleys of northwest Alaska are detailed here in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the path of the Winter Trail and locate remote outposts like Tikizat and various Cabins along the Noatak River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Noatak C-5, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Noatak C-5, 1959 Print
    1952 Noatak C-5
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Northwest Arctic coast comes into focus in the early fifties, centering on the barrier island settlement of Kivalina. Researchers can trace the shifting shoreline and inland waterways from the Airstrip to the winding Owhesokrek River.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Noatak, 1962 Print
    1955 Map of Noatak, 1962 Print
    1955 Noatak
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Northwest Arctic coast and Noatak River valley are shown here in the mid-1950s, detailing a landscape of vast lagoons and high peaks. Genealogists and researchers can trace the footings of Kivalina and Noatak, or follow the Winter Trail past Cape Krusenstern.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Noatak D-6, 1970 Print
    1955 Map of Noatak D-6, 1970 Print
    1955 Noatak D-6
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Northwest Arctic coast appears in the mid-1950s as a landscape of shifting lagoons and interior peaks. Local historians can trace the Winter Trail along the Chukchi Sea shoreline or locate landmarks like Kavrorak Springs and the Siaktak Hills.

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