
Portage Roadhouse stands as a solitary sentinel on the eastern edge of the Seward Peninsula, overlooking the waters of Norton Bay. This coastal terrain is defined by the elevation of the Kwiktalik Mountains, which rise sharply from the shoreline. Along the northern coast, the Limestone Cliffs provide a distinct geological marker above the bay. Transportation through this remote section of the Nome Census Area is centered on the Cape Darby Road, which skirts the base of Kwiktalik Mountain and crosses small drainages like Carson Cr. The map illustrates a landscape where maritime and terrestrial routes meet, reflecting the sparse but critical infrastructure required for travel in western Alaska.
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1950 · Solomon B-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Solomon C-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Solomon C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1950 · Solomon
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Solomon
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2014 · Solomon C-2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2014 · Solomon B-2 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2014 · Solomon B-2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2014 · Solomon C-1 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2014 · Solomon C-2 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000