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1952 Map of Saint Michael B-1

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Saint Michael B-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Saint Michael Island serves as a critical historical hub on the southern shore of Norton Sound in the early 1950s. The settlement of Saint Michael is well-defined, featuring a U. S. School Reserve, Radio Tower, and Russian Gardens, reflecting its long-standing role as a coastal transport and administrative node. The surrounding landscape is a complex network of wetlands and waterways, characterized by the Big Saint Michael Canal and Little Michael Canal, which divide the island from the mainland.

Strategic maritime infrastructure is evident at Canal Point Light, while the interior reveals the era's land use through the Reindeer Reserve. To the east, the terrain rises toward Saint Michael Mountain and the distinct volcanic form of Crater Mountain. The map records a wilderness transit system via the Winter Trail, connecting remote Cabins and the settlement of Barrabora across the tidal flats of the Kogok River.