1950 Map of Norton Bay C-6

About this map

Norton Bay Native Reservation dominates the northern shoreline of this mid-century coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape meets the expansive waters of Norton Bay. The map documents a critical transition point for arctic transit, showing a prominent Winter Trail that skirts the coast and cuts across the seasonal ice and frozen terrain. Near the mouth of the Tubuktulik River, the geography is defined by coastal features like Moses Point and the protected waters of Kwiniuk Inlet. The presence of extensive Tidal Flats suggests a complex shoreline environment that would have dictated traditional subsistence patterns and seasonal movement. Further east along the rugged coast, Bald Head serves as a distinct landmark for coastal navigation in an area where land and sea are deeply interconnected.