
Shungnak sits on the northern bank of the Kobuk River, serving as a vital inland hub where the river's meandering channels meet the southern foothills of the Brooks Range. The village street plan is clearly delineated, showing Jim Street, Back Street, and 5th/Front St paralleling the water. To the west of the main settlement, the Shungnak Airport and its connecting Airport Road highlight the community's reliance on aerial transport in this roadless region.
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1951 · Shungnak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Ambler River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Shungnak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Shungnak D-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1955 · Shungnak D-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1956 · Ambler River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Shungnak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Ambler River
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1985 · Ambler River A-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1985 · Ambler River A-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360