1954 Map of Baird Inlet C-4

About this map

Baird Inlet defines the western margin of this subarctic landscape, where a sprawling complex of unnamed tundra lakes and ponds dominates the terrain. This 1954 survey by the Army Map Service reveals a coastal wilderness largely devoid of permanent settlements or infrastructure, characterized by its intricate hydrology. The Chakwugwahlik River meanders across the southern portion of the sheet, serving as the primary drainage artery for the dense network of water bodies. Most of the land lines shown were predetermined by the Bureau of Land Management rather than established by ground survey, reflecting the area's remote status in the mid-20th century. This map captures the region's natural state before any modern development or major shifts in the coastal shoreline occurred.