1950 Map of Teller C-7

About this map

Cape Prince of Wales stands as the westernmost point of the mainland American continent on this mid-century survey, where the waters of the Bering Strait meet the land within the Kingegan Reserve. The settlement of Kingegan serves as the primary hub of human activity, situated near a local School and a protected Landing Strip. The map illustrates a landscape of extreme transitions, from the shallow reaches of Lopp Lagoon and the Prince of Wales Shoal to the heights of Cape Mountain. This coastal area is connected by a network of seasonal routes, including a Winter Trail and a Tractor Trail that navigate the terrain between the coast and the Continental Divide. Evidence of resource exploration is noted near the mountain at a Prospect, while the small settlement of Belmezok appears further north along the narrow coastal strip, reflecting the sparse but enduring settlement patterns of the Wales Indian Reservation.