2016 Map of Kotzebue D-1 NW

About this map

Kotzebue sits on the western edge of this coastal survey, where the peninsula meets the waters of Hotham Inlet. The landscape is dominated by complex wetland systems and low-lying coastal terrain, characterized by the prominent Pipe Spit reaching into the inlet. This 2016 mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey details the unique geography of the Baldwin Peninsula, showing the dense network of small lakes and ponds that define the tundra interior. The layout of the region demonstrates the close relationship between the local environment and the water, with nearly all significant terrain features tied to the shifting coastline and tidal influences.