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1954 Map of Nunivak Island

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Nunivak Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Nunivak Island dominates this mid-century survey of the Bering Sea coast, serving as the centerpiece for the Nunivak National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape is characterized by a series of seasonal encampments and small settlements, most notably Mekoryuk on the northern coast near Etolin Bay and Nash Harbor to the west. These sites are connected by an intricate network of waterways, including the Mekoryuk River and Antingmiut River, which drain the interior Kimikthak Hills.

Cultural history is preserved through the labeling of numerous traditional camp sites such as Kikiktalik, Abaramiut, and Tachyhuimiut. To the northeast, the map details the proximity of Nelson Island and the Naskonat Peninsula, illustrating the geographical relationship between these landmasses across the Etolin Strait. Unique coastal features like the Oolik Dunes and various landmarks like Cape Etolin provide essential navigational reference points for this subarctic maritime environment.