1950 Map of Norton Bay C-3

About this map

The Shaktoolik River winds through this subarctic interior landscape, carving a prominent valley across the terrain as it was recorded in the early 1950s. This survey, compiled from aerial photography by the Army Map Service, reveals a nearly untouched wilderness where human presence is marked only by a solitary Cabin situated near the southern reaches of the river’s main stem. Tributaries like Christmas Creek and the Guingmetolik Creek define the drainage patterns of the surrounding highlands. The lack of roads or trails noted by the Geological Survey during this period underscores the isolation of the region within the Norton Bay area, offering a precise look at the natural topography before any significant modern encroachment or infrastructure development in this portion of the Alaska interior.