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1952 Map of Noatak C-5

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Noatak C-5
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Kivalina occupies a thin barrier strip between the Chukchi Sea and Kivalina Lagoon, marking a vital point of habitation on the northwestern Alaska coast. In this mid-century survey, the town's proximity to the Singauk Entrance highlights its reliance on the surrounding waters, where the Wulik River and Igrugayik Creek feed into the tidal system. The coastal landscape is defined by long, slender landforms like Singigrak Spit, which separates the sea from Imikruk Lagoon.

Logistics in this environment are represented by the Winter Trail and a Landing Strip near the settlement, essential links for travel when the waterways are frozen. To the southeast, the boundary of the Cape Krusenstern National Monument encompasses a complex network of wetlands including Ipiavik Lagoon and drainage from Omikviorok Creek. This map documents a delicate coastal geography of shifting gravels and seasonal trails before the modern era of environmental change.