2014 Map of Shishmaref A-1 SE

About this map

The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve dominates this remote landscape on the Seward Peninsula, revealing an intricate network of Arctic hydrology. The Serpentine River and its northern branch, the N Fork Serpentine River, meander across the tundra, shaping a terrain defined by low-lying wetlands and thermal-influenced drainage. Smaller tributaries such as Grayling Cr and Lone Butte Cr contribute to the complex watershed, which remains largely untouched save for the Shi2009 route passing through the western and central portions of the quadrangle. This 2014 survey documents the hydrographic patterns of a region critical to understanding ancient migrations, where the absence of permanent settlements highlights the protected status of the preserve and the preservation of its natural contours.