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1955 Map of Point Lay A-3 and A-4, 1970 Print
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1955 Map of Point Lay A-3 and A-4

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Cape Beaufort anchors the coastline of this remote coastal survey, where the Chukchi Sea meets the northern Alaskan shore. The landscape is defined by the transition from the marine environment of Omalik Lagoon to the rising elevations of the Amatusuk Hills. Human presence in the mid-1950s was sparse, marked by essential survival and transit infrastructure such as a solitary Cabin and the Omalik settlement area. The region’s connectivity relied heavily on seasonal routes, specifically the Winter Trail and a Tractor Trail that navigate the tundra and coastal flats. A primitive Landing Strip near the coast provides evidence of the era's increasing reliance on bush aviation for logistics and access. Numerous drainage systems including Kuchiak Creek and Amatusuk Creek carve through the terrain, illustrating the complex hydrology of the permafrost landscape before modern developments reached this far north.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain