1950 Map of Norton Bay C-4

About this map

Norton Bay meets a labyrinthine coastal landscape of tidal flats and meandering river systems in this 1950s-era study. The Ungalik River and Shaktoolik River dominate the low-lying terrain, creating a complex network of waterways including First Creek and Willow Creek. Inland, the elevation rises toward Christmas Mountain, providing a stark contrast to the saturated coastal marshes. Human presence is sparse but clearly defined by a Winter Trail cutting across the southwestern quadrant and a lone Cabin situated near the riverbanks. This map, based on 1950 aerial photography with hydrographic data roots reaching back to 1900, captures the remote character of the region before significant modern development, showing the vital connection between the shoreline and the interior highlands via Christmas Creek.