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1950 Map of Solomon C-1

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Solomon C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Norton Bay Native Reservation dominates this 1950 coastal landscape, where the rugged Darby Mountains meet the waters of Norton Bay. This terrain is defined by a subsistence and transit economy, evidenced by the Moses Point Fishing Village and the remote outpost of Elim. The interior is marked by seasonal movement, with several instances of Winter Trail (Approx Align) crossing the tundra and following the drainage of the Kwiniuk River.

Coastal infrastructure is sparse but specialized, featuring the Moses Point Landing Strip and nearby Radio Beacons, which were critical for mid-century Alaskan aviation and maritime safety. From the high point of Mt Kwiniuk down to the coastal Tidal Flat, the map reveals a world where traditional locations like Walla Walla and unnamed Cabins persisted alongside modern navigation aids before extensive coastal development.