1954 Map of Baird Inlet C-7

About this map

Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range Area No 2 dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating a coastal Alaskan wilderness defined by a complex network of waterways. The massive Kolavinarak River serves as the central artery, fed by tributaries such as the Urumangnak River and Talaghun River. This hydrology creates a labyrinth of ponds and marshes surrounding Kinarak Lake and the Amadens Creek drainage. To the north, the Nyctea Hills provide a rare vertical contrast to the low-lying tundra, while the Isiktok Creek and Chakchak Creek wind toward the eastern shoreline of Baird Inlet. This map documents a period before modern infrastructure, where Emperor Island remains a distinct landmark in an environment shaped entirely by its river systems and seasonal water levels.