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2014 Map of Solomon B-2 NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Solomon B-2 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Golovnin Bay dominates the western half of this coastal landscape, marking a significant indentation on the southern shore of the Seward Peninsula. Along the eastern shoreline, the terrain rises sharply into the Kwiktalik Mountains, where the elevation provides a natural barrier between the bay and the interior. The settlement of Golovin Mission is situated on the narrow coastal strip between these heights and the water, representing a critical point of habitation in this subarctic environment.

Transportation is limited to the periphery, with the Cape Darby Road skirting the base of the mountains in the southeast. Smaller features like Carolyn Island and the mouth of Portage Cr provide specific landmarks for those studying the maritime and hydrological patterns of the region. The map captures the interface of the Bering Sea and the Alaskan mainland during a period of modern surveying, reflecting the enduring isolation and specific geography of the Solomon area.