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1955 Map of Shungnak D-5, 1974 Print
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1955 Map of Shungnak D-5

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Waring Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this interior Alaska territory, where the topography shifts abruptly from high ridgelines to a complex, water-logged lowland. Surveyed in the mid-1950s, the map reveals a wilderness defined by its intricate hydrology. The Kugarak River winds through the southern half, surrounded by a dense network of unnamed ponds and wetlands that suggest a seasonal and shifting terrain. Notable water bodies such as Egaupak Lake and drainage systems like Nakoretlik Creek and Kerchurak Creek provide the primary geographic anchors in an area devoid of roads or permanent settlements. Geodetic markers, including Vabm 2702 Waring and Vabm 557 Wood, indicate the strategic points used by the Geological Survey to triangulate this remote expanse, offering precise elevation data for summits such as Vabm 271 Sand.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:63,360
Physical Dimensions18.1 x 21.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain