1951 Map of Kotzebue

About this map

Kotzebue sits at the tip of the Baldwin Peninsula, serving as a critical maritime and aviation hub for the Northwest Arctic region during the early fifties. This reconnaissance survey documents the vast aquatic and terrestrial systems where the Arctic Ocean meets the Kotzebue Sound. The landscape is defined by extensive river systems including the Nugnugaluktuk River and Goodhope River, which drain the lowlands of the Seward Peninsula. A significant landmark is Devil Mtn, rising above the coastal tundra and providing a rare point of elevation near the Arctic Circle.