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1965 Map of Point Hope

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Point Hope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Point Hope and the surrounding coastline of the Chukchi Sea define this mid-1960s topographic study. The settlement pattern reflects the area's ancient and modern history, with contemporary dwellings at Wevok contrasting against the remnants of Jabbertown. On the northern coast, the Cape Lisburne Aerodrome serves as a vital infrastructure point near Cape Lisburne.

The landscape is dominated by the winding Kukpuk River and a complex system of lagoons, including Sinigrok Lagoon and Ayugatak Lagoon. For those researching local travel and subsistence routes, the Winter Trail is clearly delineated across the tundra. Several historical village and camp sites are documented, such as Kukpuk, Ogsachak, and Angmakrok, providing a ledger of Inupiat occupation along the coastal bluffs and riverbanks of the North Slope.