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1950 Map of Solomon C-1

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Solomon C-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The coastal interface of Norton Bay and the southern Darby Mountains is the focus of this mid-century survey. Most of the land shown is part of the Norton Bay Native Reservation, featuring a terrain of steep peaks like Mt Kwiniuk and coastal features such as Marble Cliffs. Small settlements and seasonal camps dot the shoreline, notably the Moses Point Fishing Village and Elim, while Walla Walla sits further south along the coast.

Logistical infrastructure of the era is evident in the Winter Trail cutting through the northern hills and the Moses Point Landing Strip near the Kwiniuk River mouth. Several Radio Beacons and a Landing Strip at Elim highlight the reliance on bush aviation and maritime communication for these remote communities. Drainage systems like Iron Creek and Quiktalik Creek provide a look at the hydrography feeding into the bay's extensive Tidal Flat areas.