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1951 Map of Selawik D-6, 1957 Print
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1951 Map of Selawik D-6

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The Kobuk River Delta dominates this 1951 aerial study, revealing a complex labyrinth of shifting watercourses and tundra lakes on the edge of Hotham Inlet. This landscape, mapped by the Army Map Service, shows the intricate branching of the Riley Channel as it weaves through the low-lying wetland terrain. The map records a solitary Cabin along the southern banks, a vital marker of human presence in an environment defined by seasonal ice and river flow. Land navigation is guided by triangulation stations such as VABM 135 Center and VABM 15 Riley, which provide the only fixed points of elevation in a region characterized by its ever-changing silt and water patterns. This survey captures the delta's configuration before modern shifts in Arctic hydrology altered these traditional drainage paths.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain