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1952 Map of Cape Mendenhall D-2

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Cape Mendenhall D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Nunivak Island is the primary focus of this coastal study, illustrating the jagged eastern shoreline of the island where it meets the Etolin Strait. The landscape is dominated by complex water systems, with numerous small ponds and marshy areas inland from Atahgo Point and Cape Corwin. This territory is protected as part of the Nunivak National Wildlife Refuge, reflecting its ecological importance within the Bering Sea.

A notable archaeological and cultural reference point is found at Nakooytoolekmiut (Site) on the southern coast, providing a specific location for researchers interested in indigenous settlement patterns. The shoreline detail is meticulous, identifying specific coastal compositions such as Mud and Boulders and Dunes, which influenced historical maritime navigation and land use in this isolated part of Alaska.