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1951 Map of Black

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Black
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Bering Sea waters and the labyrinthine delta of the Yukon-Kuskokwim region dominate this mid-century hydrographic survey. The coastline is defined by a complex network of distributaries including the Kwikluak Channel, Nurukomarot Channel, and the wide mouth of the Black River. These waterways carve through a low-lying landscape of tundra and wetlands, creating significant navigable passages like Kwemeluk Pass and Kiangelevik Pass.

Small coastal and riverside settlements such as Black, Melatolik, Bimiut, and Kwikak are situated along these critical water routes, reflecting a reliance on the seasonal pulse of the river systems. Offshore, Krekatok Island and the Sand Islands provide a buffer against the open sea. This edition, compiled from 1950s Army Map Service data and updated with 1970s revisions, provides an essential record of the shoreline and maritime geography before modern shifts in delta morphology.