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1955 Map of Flaxman Island A-5, 1981 Print
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1955 Map of Flaxman Island A-5

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Beaufort Sea waves meet the low-lying northern coast of Alaska in this mid-century record of the North Slope. The coastal settlement of Bullen sits near Bullen Point, marked by a tower and a small boat anchorage that served the remote maritime activity of the era. To the north, the Maguire Islands and Stockton Islands form a protective barrier for Mikkelsen Bay, with Challenge Entrance providing passage through the shifting island chain. Inland, the terrain is characterized by a dense network of thaw lakes and marshes typical of the arctic tundra. Early resource exploration is evidenced by scattered Drill Holes, while a Tractor Trail provides the primary overland connection across the frozen landscape, winding past a lone cabin near Point Hopson. This map documents a period of early industrial interest and navigational mapping along the edge of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain