1950 Map of Kotzebue B-6

About this map

Shishmaref Inlet defines the northern coastline of this Arctic landscape, where the sea meets a complex network of freshwater lakes and tundra rivers. This 1950s study, based on aerial photography from the late 1940s, reveals a terrain dominated by water and shifting elevations. Large features like White Fish Lake and the Devil Mountain Lakes sit nestled between drainage systems like the Singraukpuk River and the Katik River. The map highlights the localized relief of the Seward Peninsula, specifically at Devil Mountain and Round Vabm 368. Farther south, the meandering Cowpack River and its tributary, Branch Cowpack River, weave through a low-lying expanse dotted with hundreds of unnamed ponds, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the region before modern development.