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1957 Map of Selawik

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Selawik
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Kobuk River delta and its intricate network of channels, including Melvin Channel and Riley Channel, dominate this mid-century survey of the Northwest Arctic. Settlements such as Kiana, Noorvik, and Selawik serve as hubs within a landscape defined by massive water bodies like Selawik Lake and Inland Lake. The interior is marked by the Waring Mountains and Hockley Hills, while a Winter Trail provides a glimpse into the seasonal transport routes through the Native Reservation north of the delta.

Along the coast, the Baldwin Peninsula separates Kotzebue Sound from Eschscholtz Bay, where specialized landmarks like the Baldwin Seaplane Anchorage and the Chamisso Nat Wildlife Refuge appear. Notable specialized structures such as the Singauruk Shelter Cabin and Reindeer Corral Cabin are recorded, reflecting the survival and pastoral infrastructure of the era in this high-latitude environment crossing the Arctic Circle.