1950 Map of Shishmaref

About this map

Sarichef Island sits at the edge of the Chukchi Sea, serving as the site for the settlement of Shishmaref. This mid-century survey illustrates the delicate geography of the northern Seward Peninsula, where the land is fragmented into a complex system of coastal waters including Arctic Lagoon and Shishmaref Inlet. The map documents a sparse but vital network of infrastructure, notably the Winter Trail and the Sinrazat Shelter Cabin, which represent the primary means of travel and safety across this subarctic landscape.