1952 Map of Unalakleet B-5

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Klikitarik Bay and the coastline of Norton Sound define the northern edge of this Alaskan landscape, captured during a period of active reindeer husbandry and seasonal transit in the early 1950s. A notable Reindeer Corral stands near the shore, connected by a Winter Trail that weaves through the coastal lowlands before ascending into the highlands. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Klikitarik Mountain and Tolukowuk Bluffs, which overlook a complex network of waterways including the Klikitarik River and the meandering Golsovia River. This survey offers insight into the subarctic environment's sparse but functional infrastructure, where geographic features like Oliver Hill and Tolk Hill served as vital landmarks for navigators and herders traversing the unorganized territory before statehood.