2014 Map of Shishmaref A-4 SE

About this map

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve encompasses the vast majority of this coastal landscape on the Seward Peninsula, protecting a vital link to human migration history. The interface between the land and the Chukchi Sea is defined by a narrow barrier island system that separates the open ocean from the protected waters of Arctic Lagoon. This topographical arrangement highlights the dynamic nature of the Alaskan coastline, where shifting sands and tidal influences shape the environment. Inland, the terrain is marked by the meandering path of Trout Cr, which flows through a complex network of wetlands and small ponds. The absence of roads or permanent settlements within the preserve emphasizes the wilderness character of this region during the early twenty-first century, serving as a baseline for studying northern coastal ecosystems.