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1951 Map of Kotzebue

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Kotzebue
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Kotzebue sits at the northern tip of the Baldwin Peninsula, serving as a vital hub for the region between Kotzebue Sound and Hotham Inlet. This 1951 survey documents the shoreline and interior of the Seward Peninsula during a period of transition, showing established settlements like Deering alongside the traditional Winter Trail networks that connected remote outposts. The map records several notable landmarks, including a Landplane Airport near Kotzebue and various Cem and Ruins that mark the landscape.

The presence of the Arctic Circle crossing the northern reaches near Cape Espenberg highlights the geographic significance of this area. From the Noatak River Delta to the Sullivan Bluffs, the terrain is defined by a complex web of waterways like the Nugnugaluktuk River and the volcanic features around Devil Mountain, providing a comprehensive look at the maritime and terrestrial geography of northwestern Alaska.