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1955 Map of Noatak B-4

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Noatak B-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Chukchi Sea coastline dominates this mid-1950s survey, revealing a landscape of lagoons and coastal marshes where the land meets the Arctic waters. A distinctive Winter Trail runs parallel to the shore, connecting various small cabins that represent the sparse human footprint in this remote region. These coastal features, including Imik Lagoon, Kotlik Lagoon, and Tasaychek Lagoon, are separated from the open sea by narrow spits, a characteristic geomorphology of the northwestern Alaskan coast.

Inland, the terrain rises into the Igichuk Hills and Kakagrak Hills, where Naglatuk Hill stands as a prominent landmark. The drainage system is defined by several waterways such as Jade Creek and Rabbit Creek, which flow toward the coastal lagoons. In the southern portion of the map, a Radio Tower and Landing Area suggest established navigational or communication infrastructure essential for travel and logistical support in this territory during the mid-twentieth century.