1955 Map of Selawik D-4, 1968 Print
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1955 Map of Selawik D-4

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Kobuk River dominates this mid-century landscape in the Northwest Arctic, winding through a complex system of waterways and islands. This environment is characterized by the branching Melvin Channel, Nazuruk Channel, and Oksik Channel, which carve through the Native Reservation. This mapping, derived from 1955 aerial photography, documents the subsistence landscape of the region, noting isolated outposts like the Tenmile Post and several cabins along the riverbanks. To the south, the terrain rises toward the Hockley Hills and the prominent Hotham Peak, providing a sharp contrast to the marshy lowlands of the river delta. A few trails are indicated, marking the traditional routes of travel across this remote expanse before significant modern development.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 20.9 inches

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