1955 Map of Point Lay A-3 & 4

About this map

Cape Beaufort anchors the coastline of the Chukchi Sea on this mid-century survey of the North Slope. The landscape is defined by the transition from coastal features like Omalik Lagoon to the interior elevations of the Amatusuk Hills. Human presence is minimal and transient, marked by small points of habitation at Panikpiak and Omalik, along with a lone Cabin near the mouth of Kahkalak Creek. Transportation in this subarctic environment relied on seasonal routes rather than permanent roads, evidenced by the mapped Winter Trail and Tractor Trail that navigate the lowlands. The drainage pattern is intricate, with numerous waterways such as Kuchkak Creek, Pungokpuk Creek, and Amatusuk Creek carving through the tundra toward the sea, reflecting the delicate hydrology of the Alaskan arctic before modern development.