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1954 Map of Baird Inlet

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Baird Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Baird Inlet and the vast Kuskokwim River delta dominate this mid-century landscape of western Alaska. The area is defined by a complex network of tundra ponds and tidal waterways within the Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range. Settlements such as Newtok and Chefornak anchor the coastal and riverine regions, while numerous locations like Nunakauiak and Chiloghunut are identified as former sites, preserving the footprint of historical habitation patterns.

The presence of the Seaplane Base (Nuriapitchuk PO) and a Winter Trail near Atmauthluak highlights the region's reliance on air and seasonal surface travel. High ground is found at Nelson Island and the Kaluyut Mountains, providing a sharp contrast to the low-lying wetlands surrounding Dall Lake and Nunavakpak Lake. This survey provides a clear view of the delta's geography before significant modern alterations, capturing the distribution of fish camps and coastal villages like Tuntutuliak and Akolmiut.