1964 Map of St. Michael

About this map

St Michael and Stebbins sit at the edge of the Norton Sound in this mid-century survey of the Yukon Delta coastline. The map records a complex network of waterways where the Yukon River meets the sea, including the Apoon Pass, Kwikpak Pass, and Kawanak Pass. Native settlements and fishing camps like Kotlik, Nokogamiut, and Ageklekak dot the marshy landscape of the delta, connected by traditional water routes rather than roads. To the north, Stuart Island and the prominent volcanic peak of Crater Mtn provide significant navigational landmarks for those traversing the Bering Sea. The inclusion of small islands such as Beulah I and Whale I near the coastal villages highlights the importance of the local maritime geography to these isolated communities before the advent of modern infrastructure.