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1951 Map of Selawik A-6

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Selawik A-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Chamisso National Wildlife Refuge anchors the northern waters of this coastal survey, encompassing both Chamisso Island and the smaller Puffin Island. The landscape is dominated by the tidal complexities of Kotzebue Sound, where the waters of Eschscholtz Bay and Spafarief Bay meet a coastline marked by low-lying marshes and the prominent Church Rock.

Evidence of human activity in this remote region is sparse but significant, centered on a lone Airstrip near the shores of Kiwalik Lagoon. This lagoon serves as a drainage point for several local waterways, including Kirk Creek, Minnehaha Creek, and Duck Creek. The area's character is defined by its maritime isolation and the preserved wilderness of the refuge, offering a clear record of the shoreline before modern alterations.