
Saint Lawrence Island is defined by its dramatic coastline and maritime geography in this northern reach of the Bering Sea. The landscape is punctuated by prominent coastal landmarks such as Agnayaghit Point and Oomyousik Point, which overlook the waters of the inlet at Taphatikuk Bay. To the east, the shoreline curves toward Kintanga Point and the sheltered Kintanga Bay. This survey illustrates the intricate hydrography of the island's coastal wetlands and interior drainage patterns, providing a precise record of the shoreline before the shifting Arctic climate alters these fragile landforms. The absence of modern infrastructure highlights the isolation of this portion of the Nome Census Area, where the topography remains dominated by the natural relationship between the land and the surrounding sea.
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1948 · St Lawrence
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · St Lawrence
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · St Lawrence
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2020 · Saint Lawrence B-2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · Saint Lawrence C-3 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · Saint Lawrence B-3 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · Saint Lawrence C-2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · Saint Lawrence C-3 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2020 · Saint Lawrence B-2 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000