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1952 Map of Black A-2, 1973 Print
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1952 Map of Black A-2

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Melatolik and the neighboring Bimiut (Site) anchor the coastal fringe of this landscape where the tundra meets the Bering Sea. Photographed in 1951 and field annotated in 1952, the map depicts an intricate mosaic of hundreds of small lakes and ponds that define the delta region of Melatolik Creek. This hydrographic pattern reveals a low-lying environment dominated by expansive mud flats and seasonal wetlands. Offshore, Krekatok Island and the Sand Islands provide a buffer against the open waters of Norton Sound, illustrating the shifting coastal geography of the Alaskan shoreline during the mid-twentieth century. The mapping of specific sites like Bimiut provides a valuable reference for the historical presence of seasonal or permanent settlements in this remote maritime reach of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions19.1 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain