2014 Map of Shishmaref B-1 NE

About this map

The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve dominates this coastal landscape, where the waters of the Chukchi Sea meet the intricate shorelines of the Seward Peninsula. The mapping focuses on the transitional zone between open sea and protected inland waters, featuring the broad expanse of Shishmaref Inlet and the smaller Coupack Inlet. This environment is characterized by a complex network of lagoons and wetlands, indicative of the shifting coastal dynamics of the Arctic. Navigation through this water-rich terrain is facilitated by the Inlet Bypass, a specialized route through the marshy lowlands south of the primary inlet. The survey provides a clear view of the Public Land Survey System grid across these remote northern townships, documenting the geography of one of the most significant protected wilderness areas in Alaska.