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1952 Map of Noatak A-3

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Noatak A-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Kotzebue Sound coastline dominates the southern portion of this 1952 topographic study, where the salt water meets the sprawling drainage of Aukulak Lagoon. Moving inland, the terrain transitions into a complex network of wetlands and river systems, including the Tukrok River and the Situkuyok River. Human presence is sparsely recorded along the coastal margin, marked only by an Old Camp Site and a Shelter Cabin near the Kilangnak Bluff.

Rising sharply to the north, the Igichuk Hills and more prominent peaks like Mount Noak and Tiyaktalik Mountain define the interior landscape. The map captures a wilderness before significant modern infrastructure, showing only established trails and a few triangulation stations such as VABM Flat Top 1661 and VABM Isichuk 2010. The labeling reflects a landscape shaped by seasonal migrations and traditional use, where named landmarks like Kaksurok Mountain and Simik Mountain served as vital navigational guides.