
Chamisso Island stands as the central landmark in this 2014 survey of the waters where Kotzebue Sound meets Eschscholtz Bay. This maritime landscape is defined by the protected waters of Chamisso Anchorage, located just north of the island's shores. Nearby, the smaller Puffin Island marks a significant point in the bay, surrounded by the open expanse of the Sound. The map provides a clear look at the bathymetry and shoreline configuration of this Arctic region, which is historically significant as a navigation point for explorers and local hunters. The sparse terrestrial features emphasize the isolation of these islands within the larger estuarine system of Northwest Alaska.
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1950 · Kotzebue A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Selawik
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Kotzebue
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Selawik B-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Selawik A-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1957 · Selawik
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Kotzebue
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Kotzebue
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2014 · Selawik A-6 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2014 · Selawik B-6 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000