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1950 Map of Nome B-1

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Nome B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The coastal town of Nome serves as the hub of this 1950 coastal survey, showcasing a landscape defined by the intersection of gold rush history and early mid-century infrastructure. Along the eastern edge of the settlement, the Corporate Boundary gives way to industrial and military markers, including the Towers CAA Radio Range, massive Tanks, and the historic site of Fort Davis situated at the mouth of the Nome River.

Heading east toward Cape Nome, the shoreline along Norton Sound is etched with numerous drainages and mining-era landmarks. Features like Goldengate Creek, Snow Gulch, and Hastings Creek descend from the upland hills, while Beam Road provides a rare terrestrial link across the tundra. The presence of a Lookout Tower and specialized navigational Lights near the waterfront reflects the critical maritime importance of this subarctic port during the post-war era.