2017 Map of Teller A-4 SW

About this map

Norton Sound defines the southern extent of this coastal landscape on the Seward Peninsula, where the waters of the Bering Sea meet the Alaskan shore. The map centers on the transition between the open sound and the protected waters of Port Clarence to the north. This region, within the Alaska Nome Census Area, is characterized by an intricate network of wetlands and coastal lagoons that dominate the low-lying terrain. The settlement of Port Clarence sits on the spit of land separating these two major water bodies, serving as a critical maritime point in this remote stretch of the coastline. The survey captures the complex hydrology of the area, including the numerous small ponds and marshy reaches that shift with the Arctic seasons.