1953 Map of Hooper Bay

About this map

As Kinuk Mountains dominate the coastal topography of this remote Delta region, where the Bering Sea meets a complex network of tidewater rivers and sloughs. Based on surveys from the early 1950s, the map reveals a landscape defined by traditional Indigenous movement and subsistence, with primary settlements established at Hooper Bay and Scammon Bay. A Winter Trail connects these coastal outposts to inland points like Chevak and Paimiut, illustrating the seasonal transportation routes vital to life in the Clarence Rhode National Wildlife Range. The intricate waterway system, including the Kun River and Kushunuk River, flows through a marshy expanse punctuated by features like Castle Hill and Cape Romanzof. This survey documents a critical period of geographic recording for the area, capturing the transition between ancestral sites like Old Chevak and more modern population centers.