2020 Map of Saint Lawrence A-2 NE

About this map

Saint Lawrence Island is characterized by its isolation within the Bering Sea, where the landscape is defined by coastal features and stark volcanic elevations. Two prominent heights, Oolamushak Hill and Oolahpuk Mtn, dominate the central and southern portions of this terrain, providing significant vertical relief against the surrounding lowlands. Along the eastern shoreline, Kooku Beach stretches toward the waters of Tapaghtalghee Bay, marking a transition from the island's interior to the sea. This topographic study, produced by the U.S. Geological Survey, utilizes data from the National Elevation Dataset and the GNIS to document this remote portion of the Nome Census Area. The lack of developed infrastructure or roads emphasizes the subsistence and natural character of the island at this stage of the twenty-first century.