2014 Map of Norton Bay B-5 NE

About this map

Norton Sound defines the western reaches of this coastal landscape, where the cold waters of the Bering Sea meet a complex network of wetlands and tidal inlets. The shoreline is punctuated by Reindeer Cove to the north and the expansive Shaktoolik Bay at the southern end, reflecting the maritime character of this subarctic region. Inland, the terrain is a saturated mosaic of ponds and small lakes drained by watercourses such as Second Cr and Third Cr. This 2014 survey documents a wilderness largely defined by its natural drainage patterns and coastal features, with few man-made landmarks beyond the township and range lines and localized tracking labels such as sha2004. It serves as a clear record of the hydrologic state of this remote Alaskan coastline before further environmental shifts.