1952 Map of Saint Michael B-1

About this map

Saint Michael stands as a central hub on Saint Michael Island in the early 1950s, overlooking the waters of Saint Michael Bay and Norton Sound. This era of the settlement is defined by established infrastructure including the U. S. School Reserve, a Radio Tower, and a Landing Strip situated near the coastline. The landscape further inland is a complex network of waterways like the Saint Michael Canal and Kogok River, which navigate a terrain marked by volcanic features such as Crater Mountain and Saint Michael Mountain. Cultural and land-use landmarks such as the Russian Gardens and a Reindeer Reserve provide insight into the local subsistence and historical influence of the region. A seasonal Winter Trail connects the island to the mainland, bypassing the remote settlement at Barrabora along the coastal marshes.