1951 Map of Shishmaref
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
Sarichef Island serves as the focal point for the settlement of Shishmaref, positioned along the barrier between the Chukchi Sea and the expansive Shishmaref Inlet. This coastal geography of the northern Seward Peninsula is marked by a vast network of water and tundra, where the Serpentine River and its North Fork drain into the inlet. The map identifies the precise latitude of the Arctic Circle as it was calculated in 1951, crossing just north of the mainland coast. Navigation and transport in this high-latitude environment are reflected in the presence of a Light on the island, a Landing Area on the peninsula, and a Winter Trail connecting the remote outpost of Sinrazat with the surrounding wilderness. Small coastal settlements and isolated Cabins highlight the sparse human presence in this region during the mid-twentieth century.
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