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1952 Map of Cape Mendenhall

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Cape Mendenhall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Nunivak Island National Wildlife Refuge dominates the southern reaches of this Bering Sea landscape, showing a complex coastal environment of dunes, lagoons, and isolated peaks. This mid-century survey documents the transition between the rugged volcanic interior and the surrounding waters of the Bering Sea and Etolin Strait. Researchers interested in Indigenous place names and historical land use will find the Nakootyoolekmiut (Site) near the eastern coast, along with extensive dune systems like the Bangookbit Dunes and Nunathloogagamutbingoi Dunes.

The map details specific topographic landmarks such as Jayalik Hill and Ingrijoak Hill, which rise above the coastal marshes. Water features are particularly detailed, including the Dahloongamiut Lagoon and various river systems like the Kuwalyaliksamiut River and Chalakanyaluk River. These labels provide a snapshot of the island's geography before later modern changes, serving as a primary reference for the naming conventions used by the U.S. Geological Survey during this era.