2016 Map of Kotzebue C-1 NE

About this map

The Baldwin Peninsula forms the backbone of this coastal landscape, separating the open waters of the Kotzebue Sound to the west from the more sheltered Hotham Inlet to the east. This 2016 survey illustrates the intricate network of wetlands and small coastal water bodies that dominate the northern reaches of the peninsula above the Arctic Circle. The terrain is characterized by low-lying elevations and a complex hydrography, typical of the Northwest Arctic's delicate shoreline ecosystems. Without any recorded roads or permanent settlements in this specific quadrangle, the map serves as a detailed record of the natural topography and coastal boundaries as they existed in the early 21st century, providing essential data for studying Arctic shoreline changes and public land survey divisions.