1952 Map of Unalakleet C-5

About this map

Golsovia sits at the mouth of the Golsovia River on the eastern shores of Norton Sound in this early 1950s coastal survey. The map details a remote stretch of the Alaska shoreline where maritime navigation and seasonal overland travel were the primary lifelines. A significant Winter Trail parallels the coast, connecting the settlement to points north and south, passing by landforms such as Black Pt and Tolstoi Pt. Offshore, the isolated Egg Island is marked with the Egg Island Light, a critical landmark for vessels navigating these waters. The drainage patterns of the Pontaheryle Creek and Shorty Creek illustrate the coastal topography between the sheltered Black Cove and Shorty Cove, providing a detailed look at the region's geography before significant modern development.