2014 Map of Shishmaref A-2 NW

About this map

Shishmaref Inlet dominates this coastal survey, where the saltwater reaches inland across the Seward Peninsula. The landscape is defined by the transition from the protected waters of the inlet to the elevated terrain near Cape Lowenstern. A singular overland route, Lane River Road, traverses the northern portion of the quadrangle, suggesting the sparse, purpose-driven infrastructure of this remote region. The map provides a clear look at the hydraulic and topographic layout of the area as it was recorded in the early 21st century, documented by the U.S. Geological Survey in coordination with the Alaska Department of Transportation. This record is particularly valuable for understanding the shoreline and terrain of the Shishmaref area before further modern environmental shifts.