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1950 Map of Shishmaref B-3

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Shishmaref B-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Sarichef Island stands at the boundary of the Arctic Ocean and the Chukchi Sea, anchoring the northwestern corner of the Seward Peninsula. This mid-century survey captures the remote settlement of Shishmaref, a community defined by its orientation toward the water and the narrow barrier islands that separate Shishmaref Inlet from the open sea.

Transport and navigation are the primary focus of the few terrestrial markings present, including a Winter Trail that suggests the seasonal mobility required in this environment. The presence of a Landing Strip and a Light on the island emphasize the village's role as a vital maritime and aerial link. At the southern end of the village, Ruins are noted, providing a specific point of interest for researchers looking into the shifting footprint of human habitation on this vulnerable coastline.