2018 Map of Kotzebue A-2 SW

About this map

Kotzebue Sound dominates the northern horizon of this coastal landscape, where the tides meet the dramatic projection of Toawlevic Point. The terrain is defined by a intricate network of tundra waterways and thermokarst lakes, most notably the meandering paths of Smith Creek and the Inmachuk River. Human presence is concentrated along the coastal corridor, anchored by the Deering Airport and the vital connectivity of Deering Road. To the south, Iowa Creek winds through the wetlands, illustrating the seasonal drainage patterns typical of the Seward Peninsula. This 2018 survey documents the modern infrastructure supporting local aviation and transit while tracing the unchanging natural features of the Alaskan shoreline.