2016 Map of Selawik B-6 NE

About this map

The Baldwin Peninsula forms a narrow land bridge on this Arctic landscape, bounded by the waters of Hotham Inlet to the north and Eschscholtz Bay to the south. This coastal region in the Northwest Arctic Borough is defined by its low-lying maritime terrain, where the shifting shorelines of the Choris Peninsula meet the larger landmass. The map details the intricate hydrography of the peninsula's interior, showing numerous small lakes and ponds that characterize this subarctic environment. The lack of infrastructure or permanent settlements reflects the area's primary use for seasonal subsistence and its location within protected federal lands, including areas overseen by the FWS and BLM. For researchers, the topographical data provides a baseline for understanding coastal erosion and the complex drainage patterns of this remote northern peninsula.