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1955 Map of Shungnak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Shungnak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Arctic Circle bisects this remote landscape, where the Kobuk River serves as the primary artery for travel and trade. Small riverside settlements like Shungnak and Kobuk represent the established hubs of the region during the mid-1950s, while the designation of Kalla (Site) suggests a location of earlier habitation. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the Sheklukshuk Range and the Waring Mountains, with the Pah River Flats providing a distinct break in the elevation to the southeast.

Remote infrastructure is sparse, noted primarily by a solitary Mine north of Purcell Mtn and a Landing Area near Kobuk. These features, along with numerous named cabins and creeks like Shinilikrok Creek and Kallarichuk River, reflect a landscape where survival and economy were closely tied to seasonal movement and mineral exploration. The survey captures the hydrological complexity of the area, mapping extensive marshlands and braided channels like those of the Selawik River.