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1955 Map of Selawik D-3

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Selawik D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The confluence of the Squirrel River and the Kobuk River anchors this 1955 topographic survey of the Northwest Arctic. The settlement of Kiana is the primary hub of activity, featuring a Landing Strip and small Cabin sites that highlight the reliance on aviation and river transport in this subarctic environment. The landscape is defined by the significant elevation of the Hockley Hills, which dominate the central and southern portions of the quadrangle.

A network of seasonal transportation is represented by the Winter Trail, which cuts across the drainage basins of Napautokik Creek and Naluk Creek. Isolated structures like the Singauruk Shelter Cabin and the site at Shelly illustrate the sparse but vital network of wilderness shelters maintained for travel between the rivers. The map also detail various watercourses such as the Singauruk River and Oblaron Creek, essential for subsistence and navigation during the summer thaw.