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1948 Map of St Lawrence

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of St Lawrence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The remote expanse of St. Lawrence Island is documented here following 1943 aerial photography, capturing the Bering Sea outpost during a period of transition for its indigenous communities. Settlements like Gambell and Savoonga anchor the northern coastline, while the interior is crisscrossed by seasonal routes including the Spring Trail to Gambell and the Winter Trail to Savoonga. These trails reflect the vital subsistence patterns of the era, connecting established villages with seasonal outposts such as Siknik Trapping Camp and Ataaka's Camp.

The landscape is defined by volcanic features like the Kookoolgit Mountains and prominent heights such as Sevuokuk Mtn. Cultural history is noted at the Kukuliak (Old Village Site), providing a record of long-term habitation. In the east, the island is characterized by numerous water bodies like Lake Cynthia and specialized sites such as the Reindeer Camp and Corral, which points to the localized industry and reindeer herding practices of the mid-20th century.