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1951 Map of Selawik B-6

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Selawik B-6
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Baldwin Peninsula dominates this 1951 aerial survey, separating the waters of Kotzebue Sound from Hotham Inlet. The landscape reflects the isolation of the Northwest Arctic, where transportation and survival infrastructure are paramount. Remote outposts and essential waypoints like the Arctic Landing Strip and Arctic North Base mark the western shore, while the Callahan Shelter Cabin provides a critical refuge on the eastern reach.

To the south, the narrow neck of the Choris Peninsula extends into Eschscholtz Bay, terminating at Pt Garnet and the Chamisso Anchorage. Traces of local land use and subsistence are evident in features such as the Reindeer Corral, illustrating the intersection of traditional northern life and the mid-century mapping of the Alaskan wilderness. This survey captures a moment before modern development, defined by sparse coastal camps and essential maritime and aviation markers.