1955 Map of Point Lay C-2

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Kasegaluk Lagoon dominates this coastal landscape along the Chukchi Sea, where the waters of the Kukpowruk River and Epizetka River meet the Arctic coast. This mid-century survey captures a series of small, isolated outposts including Elmer, Garner, and Brant situated along the riverbanks and coastal bluffs. The presence of a Cem near the river fork and a Quonset Hut on the barrier island reflects the sparse but intentional human footprint in this remote region. Farther north, the Kokolik R feeds into the lagoon near a Landing Strip and Tower Dome, marking essential infrastructure for northern transport and communication during the 1950s. The map illustrates a complex network of mud flats and tidal passes, notably Kukpowruk Pass, which define the shifting boundary between the tundra and the sea.