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1950 Map of Teller A-4

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Teller A-4
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Port Clarence dominates this coastal landscape, serving as a significant sheltered harbor separated from the Bering Sea by narrow sand spits. The interior terrain is characterized by complex hydrology, featuring a vast Tidal Flat and numerous small drainages such as Sourdough Creek, Bridget Creek, and Gold Standard. Human presence is represented by small clusters of dwellings, specifically 10 Cabins and 8 Cabins, reflecting the seasonal or subsistence-based settlement patterns of the Seward Peninsula during the mid-20th century.

Transportation across this difficult terrain is marked by the Winter Trail, a crucial overland route for moving goods and people when the ground is frozen. The coastal geography is further defined by landmarks like Jones Point and Cape Douglas. This survey, compiled from 1950 aerial photography, documents the remote coastal topography before significant modern development altered the trail systems or shoreline access.