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1955 Map of Shungnak D-5, 1959 Print
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1955 Map of Shungnak D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The Waring Mountains dominate the northwestern horizon of this Arctic landscape, where high ridgelines give way to a complex network of lowland wetlands. In the mid-1950s, this region of the Northwest Arctic was characterized by its intricate drainage patterns, most notably the meandering course of Kichuvak Creek and the broad waters of Egaupak Lake. The surveyor's presence is etched into the terrain via numerous vertical angle bench marks, such as VABM 2112 Waring and VABM 557 Wood, which provided the essential control points for mapping this roadless expanse. This survey reveals a landscape defined by thousands of small ponds and thaw lakes, illustrating the dynamic permafrost-driven hydrology of the Alaskan interior during the postwar era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain