1950 Map of Norton Bay D-5

About this map

Koyuk sits at the northern confluence of the Koyuk River and the Koyuk Inlet, serving as a focal point for this coastal Arctic landscape. This 1950 photogrammetric survey by the Army Map Service reveals the drainage patterns of the Seward Peninsula, where the Mukluktulik River, Miniatulik River, and Kuiuktulik River flow eastward into the tidal flats of Norton Bay. The inclusion of a Landing Strip (Approximate Location) near the village reflects the era's reliance on bush aviation for mail and supplies in a region without a formal road network. The map detail is particularly useful for understanding the historic shoreline and the natural watercourses like Kenwood Creek before subsequent decades of environmental change.