1955 Map of Noatak

Evidence of traditional travel and modern logistics is visible through the Winter Trail and a remote Landing Strip near the southern coast. To the south, the topography shifts toward the prominent Cape Krusenstern and the extensive Sheshalik Spit, guarding the entrance to Kotzebue Sound. The map also delineates the protected boundaries of Cape Krusenstern National Monument and the Noatak National Preserve, established to safeguard the cultural and natural heritage of the Northwest Arctic.