1955 Map of Noatak

About this map

Noatak River and its expansive Noatak Slough define the eastern half of this landscape, carving through a coastal plain bounded by the Mulgrave Hills and Igichuk Hills. Along the Chukchi Sea coastline, a continuous chain of lagoons—including Kivalina Lagoon, Imikruk Lagoon, and Krusenstern Lagoon—separates the mainland from the Arctic Ocean. The village of Noatak serves as a primary inland hub, while Kivalina sits on the barrier island at Singoalik Entrance. This survey documents a traditional transportation network, featuring a prominent Winter Trail that tracks the coastline north toward Cape Seppings Lagoon. The inland terrain is marked by peaks like Iyikrok Mountain and Umarachek Peak, while the southern reaches open into Kotzebue Sound near the seasonal landmark of Sheshalik Spit.