1950 Map of Norton Bay A-4

About this map

The remote shoreline of Norton Sound meets the dramatic topography of the Norton Bay region in this 1950 topographical survey. The settlement at Egavik serves as a focal point where the wide, braided mouth of Egavik Creek enters the sea. This landscape is defined by the logistical challenges of the mid-century Arctic, evidenced by the presence of a Winter Trail and an Approx Winter Trail that navigate the varied elevations and watercourses. Smaller drainages like Junction Creek and the coastal waters of Beeson Slough illustrate the complex drainage patterns common to this subarctic environment. The presence of a lone Cabin south of the main settlement highlights the isolation and subsistence-oriented land use of the era, while the map's hydrographic data includes soundings compiled as far back as 1900, showing the long-term importance of marine navigation to this coastal outpost.