1953 Map of Hooper Bay

About this map

Askinuk Mountains rise sharply above the vast coastal wetlands of Western Alaska, providing a rare topographic contrast to the surrounding tundra and silty tidal flats. This mid-century survey documents the traditional village sites of Hooper Bay and Scammon Bay along the Bering Sea coastline, alongside inland settlements like Chevak and Old Chevak. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water, from the winding Kashunuk River to the broad expanses of Hazen Bay and Angyoyaravak Bay. These waterways, including the Nuok Spit and Panowat Spit, serve as critical navigation points for the region. The map also delineates the Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range Area No 1, reflecting early federal conservation efforts in this remote subarctic environment where the Winter Trail provided the primary overland connection between distant points.