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1955 Map of Barter Island A-5

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Barter Island serves as the central focal point of this mid-1950s Arctic coastal survey, positioned where the Beaufort Sea meets a series of shallow lagoons. The settlement of Kaktovik is clearly established on the island's northern shore, accompanied by a nearby Landing Strip and a tower that signify the area's increasing strategic and logistical importance during this era. To the west, the former location of Elupak marks a historical point of human presence on the edge of Arey Lagoon. The landscape is defined by its dynamic water-to-land interface, featuring narrow barriers like Bernard Spit and deep indentations such as Bernard Harbor. Further inland, a Tractor Trail meanders through the marshy tundra toward the Okpilak River, illustrating the limited but vital overland transport routes used in this high-latitude environment before the proliferation of modern infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain