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1955 Map of Shungnak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Shungnak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Kobuk River drainage systems define this mid-century look at the Alaskan interior, where the settlements of Shungnak and Kobuk serve as the primary hubs for a landscape of high peaks and river flats. The terrain is structured by the Sheklukshuk Range and the Purcell Mountains, with the Continental Divide winding through the southern reaches. Local geography is marked by historic sites and peaks like Kalla (Site) and Ferguson Peak.

Large protected areas, including the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge and Kobuk Valley National Park, encompass vast networks of water such as Kolioksak Lake and the Kugarak River. The inclusion of the Pah River Flats and the Lockwood Hills highlights the transition from lowland basins to the high elevations of Angutikada Peak, offering a comprehensive view of the region's hydrography and topography before more modern development.