1955 Map of Selawik D-2

About this map

The Waring Mountains dominate this 1950s landscape, providing a dramatic backdrop to the complex hydraulic systems of the Northwest Arctic. This sheet captures a transition between the elevated peaks and the extensive wetlands that define the region's river valleys. The Kobuk River marks the northern edge of the survey, while the southern reaches are characterized by the meandering courses of the Fish River and Ikagoak River. These waterways, along with Eluarnituk Creek, suggest a landscape where seasonal water movement is the primary architect of the terrain. The lack of roads or permanent settlements in this 1955 study emphasizes the area's isolation, where the geography is dictated by the natural flow of water through the mountain foothills and across low-lying basins.