1952 Map of Cape Mendenhall D-4

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Nunivak Island coastal life is centered around seasonal camps and water-access points on this mid-century survey. The southern shoreline of the island is defined by a series of Indigenous summer camps, such as Iwarawiramiut and Chikungamiut, situated along the sheltered waters of Duchikthluk Bay. This settlement pattern reflects a traditional reliance on the sea's resources during the warmer months, with camps strategically placed near the mouths of the Binajoaksmiut River and Duchikmiut River.